Creating a Sacred Prayer Space (Lesson Plan)


This lesson is intended to guide students in creating their own personal prayer space in their home. The goal is to help students understand the importance of having a designated area for prayer and reflection, and to provide them with the tools and resources to create their own space.

Objective:

Students will be able to create a personal prayer space in their home and understand the importance of having a designated area for prayer and reflection.

Scripture Reference: 

"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." (Matthew 6:6)

Lesson Outline:

  • Discuss the importance of having a designated area for prayer and reflection
  • Share examples of different types of prayer spaces (e.g. a corner of a room, a designated room, an outdoor space)
  • Provide resources for creating a prayer space (e.g. candles, statues, crosses, rosaries, etc.)
  • Discuss how to maintain and use the prayer space on a regular basis

Group Activity:

  • Have students brainstorm and share their own ideas for creating a prayer space in their home
  • Encourage students to share their prayer space with others in the group

Individual Activity:

  • Have students create their own personal prayer space in their home using the resources provided
  • Encourage students to use their prayer space on a regular basis and reflect on their experience

Resources:

  • Candles
  • Statues of saints
  • Crosses or crucifixes
  • Cloth (Liturgical colors - green, red, white, gold, purple and rose)
  • Rosaries
  • Prayer books or journals
  • Incense or essential oils
  • Icon or religious artwork

Prayer:

Dear God,

We come before you today to ask for your blessings upon this space. 
We ask that your love and presence fill every corner of this room. 
May this be a sanctuary for reflection and contemplation, a place where your spirit may dwell and guide us in our prayers. 
We ask that you bless and protect this space, and all who enter here. 
May your peace and grace be evident in all that happens within these walls. 
We ask this in the name of your son Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Amen.

 


Note: The activities provided here are just a sample, you can adjust them based on the class size, student's level, school's curriculum and your own teaching style.

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