How to Create a Prayer Table

These are just suggestions. Customize your prayer table for the materials you have available and your own personal tastes.

Choose a Location: Pick a quiet, accessible spot in your home where everyone can gather. The living room is a good choice.
Select a Table: Find a small table that can hold several items. A side table or small coffee table works well.

Gather Materials:
- A statue of the Blessed Mother or a saint
- A Bible
- Candles
- Flowers
- A crucifix or religious art
- Rosaries
- A bowl for holy water
- A bowl for written prayers

Set Up the Table:
- Place the statue in the center.
- Arrange the Bible, candles, and flowers around the statue.
- Hang the crucifix or religious art above the table.
- Place the rosaries on the table.
- Set up the bowl for holy water and the bowl for written prayers.

Add a Chair: Place a comfortable chair near the table for reading and reflecting.
Personalize It: Add any other items that are meaningful to your family or group. This could be prayer cards, a journal, or pictures of saints.

Seasonal Changes: Change the items on the table according to the liturgical seasons. For example, use an Advent wreath during Advent or a crucifix during Lent. See this article on Setting Up an Advent Table.

Themed Prayer Tables: Create themed tables for different purposes, like a prayer table for peace, gratitude, or healing. Use relevant symbols and items to represent the theme.
Classroom Adaptation: In a classroom, make a larger prayer table where students can gather as a group. Allow students to take turns adding items to the table that are meaningful to them.
Outdoor Prayer Space: If weather permits, set up a prayer table outside in a garden or patio area. This can be a peaceful place to connect with nature and God.