"It was one of the most effective sessions I have seen during my career. The ethos in the lesson was superb and the gentle interaction between adults and children was heart-warming! Too often schools give into Ofsted pressures and neglect the spiritual needs of their students. The prayer space is a unique way of redressing the balance."Head teacher (Ulveston, Cumbria)

Resources

Big Questions

The purpose of this prayer activity is to reinforce the idea that questions are OK. In fact, asking honest questions is essential to authentic faith.

Category: Prayer Activities Age Group: 7 - 11's Age Group: 12 - 16's Age Group: 16+

Questions

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Plasma Ball

Who is God? What is God like? This simple activity encourages pupils to play with a plasma ball while considering what God is like.

Category: Prayer Activities Age Group: under 6's Age Group: 7 - 11's

Questions, Being Still/Quiet

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Bubble Tube

Bubble tubes and bubble walls, lava lamps and other slow-moving, coloured-light objects are great to use in prayer spaces because they help to foster a calm, relaxed atmosphere.

Category: Prayer Activities Age Group: all ages

Please, Thanks/Gratitude, Questions, Worry/Fear, Being Still/Quiet, Help

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Prayer Wall

This activity provides an open space for pupils to write or draw their prayers and add it to a 'prayer wall'.

Category: Prayer Activities Age Group: all ages

Please, Thanks/Gratitude, Questions, Help

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Life Stories

This activity encourages pupils to watch and listen to stories from people who believe that their faith in God has helped them, and to consider what these stories might mean.

Category: Prayer Activities Age Group: 7 - 11's Age Group: 12 - 16's Age Group: 16+

Questions, Hope

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Pray The News

This activity encourages pupils to think about what they can see and read in the news, and to respond to it. To pray is to believe that things can change.

Category: Prayer Activities Age Group: 7 - 11's Age Group: 12 - 16's Age Group: 16+

Please, Questions, Justice, World, Community, Help

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