1. Fostering Prayer, purification and the devotional life
CAT105 Session 5 Children’s Catechesis
April 3, 2019

2. 1. Characteristics of Purification/Enlightenment
April 3, 2019
1. Characteristics of Purification/Enlightenment
Prayer and meditation on the Word of God/Deposit of Faith
Turning away from sin and repentance
Deeper knowledge of Christ the Savior
Lent
Keywords: Interior Transformation, Death to Self

3. 3. Practical Ways to Pray with Children
April 3, 2019
3. Practical Ways to Pray with Children
Spontaneous private or group prayer
Psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
Special community Masses/Rosaries
Ongoing opportunities for Confession
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Prayer with Mary, May Crowning
Devotions and Feast Days
Family Prayer Times, such as meals and bedtime

4. 4. Elements in prayer with children
April 3, 2019
4. Elements in prayer with children
Environment and Sacred space with Scriptures
Silence
Intentions (spoken or written)
Scripture
Prayer cards
Icons to help focus
Music

5. 2. Signs of Conversion/Growth in Prayer
April 3, 2019
2. Signs of Conversion/Growth in Prayer
Deepening of their growth
Evidence of unpacking and applying teaching to their lives. (Parents may see this more than the catechist.)
Deepening prayer life
Turning away from sin
A desire to help others and serve
A desire and focus for reception of sacraments.

6. April 3, 2019
For Discussion
List five practical ways you can help your children hear and respond to Jesus’ the invitation to pray.