Prayer

 

Prayer is essential for all our children.  It is through prayer that we, as people of faith, deepen our relationships with Jesus Christ.  As parents, it is our responsibility to share and nurture a prayer life with our children.  The best way to learn to pray is by imitation, no matter what age.  Share many forms of prayer with your family.  Encourage your family to set aside specific time for talking to the Lord in the many ways available to us. 

 Prayer is a fundamental of our faith, and has many forms: Sunday Liturgy, traditional prayers and spontaneous prayer.  The prayers listed below are traditional prayers of our faith that we ask all children and adults be familiar with and know at age appropriate levels. 

                                 Pre-K                       

The Sign of the Cross
Grace Before Meals
  Introduction of Sunday Mass

 Kindergarten  
         
All of the above plus
Hail Mary and Our Father

Grade One
                
All of the above plus
  Glory Be
St. Monica's Prayer
  and regular participation at Sunday Mass

                               Grade Two                

All of the above plus
 Prayer of Sorrow

                              Grade Three              

All of the above plus
Introduction to the Rosary

                               Grade Four              

All of the above plus

 Nicene Creed

                              Grade Five 

All of the above plus
 Stations of the Cross

Grade Six & above

All of the above