Gather Materials

• Get a hat. It can be any hat that fits the theme of your gathering.
• Have small pieces of paper and pens ready.

Explain the Activity

• Tell the group that each person will write a prayer intention on a piece of paper.
• They can write more than one intention if time allows.

Collect Prayer Intentions

• Give everyone a piece of paper and a pen.
• Ask them to write their prayer intentions and fold the papers.
• Collect the papers in the hat.

Screen the Prayers (Optional)

• If needed, quickly read through the prayers to ensure they are appropriate for the group.

Begin the Prayer Circle

Sit in a circle and start with an opening prayer.

Pass the Hat

• Pass the hat to the first person.
• They will pull out one piece of paper and read the prayer intention aloud.

Pray Together

• After each prayer is read, take a moment to pray silently or aloud for that intention.

Continue the Circle

• Pass the hat to the next person and repeat the process.
• Continue until all the prayers have been read.

Closing Prayer

• Finish with a closing prayer, thanking God for hearing your intentions and bringing you together.

See more information at https://young-catholics.com/1306/pass-the-hat-prayer-circle/