1. The aim of this session is to assist you to plan, lead and facilitate meaningful and creative experiences of ritual in the classroom setting. Rituals with Children

3. Gathering for Prayer

4. Prayer bells Meditation Chimes

5. Singing Bowl Candle Free Candle App Insight Timer App

6. Creating a Sacred Space

9. What is ritual? In Christian communities rituals combine words, actions and symbols to make meaning of the mystery of life in the light of the Gospel. The Rituals of Life Elizabeth Harrington

10. Structure of a Ritual Prepare Gather Listen Do Go

11. Prepare and Gather Plan for Sacred Space and seating arrangement e.g. prayer circle, rainbow shape, in rows Decide on signal for gathering e.g. prayer bells, prayer chime, music, rain stick Prepare children Lighting of candle Silence and stillness Breathing Sign of the Cross Song Greeting and Opening Prayer

12. Listen Story Music Song Poem Silence Use art or images Short scripture passage to listen with your eyes.

13. Respond or Do Pray with a mantra Exchange the Sign of Peace Bless with water or oil Use meditation beads Pray the class prayer Pass bible or cross around the prayer circle

14. Go Blessing e.g. May God bless us and keep us safe Sign of the Cross Extinguishing of candle Rolling up of prayer mats Song

15. Morning Prayer Ritual