PRAYER THREADS, YEAR ONE:
FAMILY RESOURCES
HOME CONNECTIONS
Welcome to the NCCL Catholic Kids Prayer Initiative, where we are exploring Children & Catholic Prayer: Thread by Thread!
At the heart of this program, children are being provided prayer experiences, supported by their catechists, teachers, and parents/caregivers, which will help them deepen their relationship with God.
Below, you'll find resources for the Home Connections which complement monthly Threads introduced by your child's parish or school leaders. Please view the orientation video for each topic, then enjoy leading the gathering prayer and grade-specific reflection or activity with your family.
THREAD ONE: Prayer as Friendship
In this Thread for September, we give children opportunity and inspiration to deepen their Friendship with God and each other as they begin the new school year.
Thread One Topic Orientation Video:
Thread One Prayer Experiences by Grade:
Download a pair of Home Connections for each child. For all grades in a single PDF, CLICK HERE.
THREAD TWO: Praying with Word & Story
In this Thread for October, families take a fresh look at prayer as the living words of our faith and explore what happens in our hearts when we speak them.
Thread Two Topic Orientation Video:
Thread Two Prayer Experiences by Grade:
Download a pair of Home Connections for each child. For all grades in a single PDF, CLICK HERE.
THREAD THREE: Praying with Color - Psalms
In this Thread for November, families explore the Psalms through the power of color, used as an engaging tool for personal expression and prayer.
Thread Three Topic Orientation Video:
Thread Three Prayer Experiences by Grade:
Download a pair of Home Connections for each child. For all grades in a single PDF, CLICK HERE.
THREAD FOUR: Praying in Silence - Advent
In this Thread for December, families embrace the challenge of pausing and resting in order to practice silent prayer during the season of Advent.
Thread Four Topic Orientation Video:
Thread Four Prayer Experiences by Grade:
Download a pair of Home Connections for each child. For all grades in a single PDF, CLICK HERE.