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Popcorn Prayer Circle

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modify this Popcorn prayer-everyone stands in a circle holding hands. Going around the circle, each person prays an intention, either aloud or silently. When finished with their prayer, they squeeze the hand of the person to their right and it’s the next person’s turn. Continue until you’ve gone all round the circle.

Coffee Filter Candle Holder

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Reword this It takes a lot of imagination to compare these candle bowls with the glass art of Dale Chihuly, but they are fun to make and the cost of making them is right. We use coffee filters, colored tissue paper and spray starch to make our interpretation of Dale’s art. The candles are battery […]

Coffee Filter Prayer

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Reword this Give every student in your group a coffee filter. Think of your mind as a filter, much like a coffee filter functions for a pot of coffee. The filter removes debris and other items causing the cup of coffee to taste bad or gritty. Say, “Your mind has the power to filter out […]

Complete the Sentence Prayer

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reword “Lord, you are…(praise and worship); • “Lord, forgive me for…(confession of sin); • “Lord, thank you for…(thanking God); • “Lord please help…(praying for other’s needs); • “Lord, I need…(pray for your needs).

Ball Toss Prayer Circle

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Reword this Have a group of people stand in a circle. One person begins by holding a soft object like a Nerf ball or bean bag (be creative—go outdoors and use a water balloon!). The person holding the object offers a prayer then tosses it to someone else, who prays, and tosses to someone else. […]

Flashlight Prayer Circle

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Reword this In a dark room, give everyone a flashlight (you can also hand out colored tissue paper to cover the flashlight). With each prayer that is offered, the flight is flipped on then turned off. This can be done randomly or in a circle.

Paper Towel Roll Prayers

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Reword Take a roll of paper towels and spend some time putting a prayer concern on each sheet. Re-roll! Every day tear off one sheet and life up prayers for that particular concern or person.

Labyrinth prayer

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Hat Prayer Circle

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Reword Each person writes a prayer concern or joy on a slip of paper. All the prayers are tossed into a hat. Every person draws out a slip of paper and prays for that request. Be creative on the hat (could be baseball, cowboy hat, sombrero, etc.).

Train Construction

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In this activity, youth build a train from ordinary items which would normally be recycled or thrown away.

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St. Joseph, Husband of Mary
Friday, March 19
March 19 is the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Joseph was a just and holy man, chosen by God to be the foster father of Jesus. St. Joseph is the patron saint of fathers, carpenters, immigrants, happy death, the Catholic Church, and more.
St. Mary Magdalene
Thursday, July 22
St. Mary Magdalene was one of the disciples of Jesus. She was probably wealthy and provided financial support for his ministry. She was present at Jesus’ crucifixion and burial and was one of the first witnesses to his resurrection.
St. John Vianney
Wednesday, August 4
St. John Vianney was known for his holiness, his dedication to our Blessed Mother, and his reputation as a confessor. He is the patron saint of parish priests. His feast day is August 4. He is also called The Cure of Ars.
Transfiguration of the Lord
Friday, August 6
August 6 is the Feast of the Transfiguration. This day commemorates the day Jesus was transfigured on the mountain, traditionally thought to be Mount Tabor. This is recounted in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Peter, James, and John witnessed the event.
Queenship of Mary
Sunday, August 22
This feast day celebrates the queenship our Blessed Mother. As the mother of Jesus Christ, the Lord of all creation, Mary shares in his royal heritage. Mary's queenship foreshadows the glory in heaven which awaits all of us who recognize her son as ruler of the universe.

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