Guest Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Hiya everyone i am a reception teacher in a catholic school, i'm just wondering if anyone knows any early years friendly prayers. we say prayers in the morning before eating after eating and at the end of the day. your help will be much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 This one we have been singing for years, or you could just say it. Thank you for the world so sweet Thank you for the food we eat Thank you for the birds that sing Thank you God for everything Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 At lunch we do the following song Bless us Our Lord as we sit together (hands palm down) Bless the food we eat today (hands palm up) Bless the hands that make the food (hands palm down) Bless us Our Lord (hands palm up) Amen (raise hands upwards) Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorna Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 we do the following at lunchtime Dear father god to whom we pray. Please send the food we need today, we think of those who may have none Please God provide for everyone. Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 At my old school they had a dinner time prayer which was very simple: For food and fun and friendship, we thank you Lord, Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie H Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 At lunch time in nursery we say For what we are about to recieve May the lord make us truly thankful Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basilbrush Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 jesus friend of little children be a friend to me hold my hand and always keep me close to you amen we say this prayer at the end of the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 At the end of our registration time, just before we go out to play we say 'Thank you Father, for today Please help us in our work and play. Amen' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 At the end of the day we say Thank you God for another happy day at school, for the lessons we have learnt and the games we have played. Let us come back tomorrow for another happy day. Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 BEFORE FRUIT AND MILKTIME WE DO: THANK YOU GOD FOR THE FRIUT WE EAT THANK YOU GOD FOR THE MILK WE DRINK THANK YOU GOD FOR ALL OUR FRIENDS AT LITTLE FISHES THANK YOU GOD FOR EVERYTHING AMEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Our morning prayer throughout the school is : Father in Heaven I give you today, All that I think and do and say, Keep me in your loving care, Teach me always how to share. At the end of the day we say: Good afternoon Jesus, good afternoon everyone, And thank you for another lovely day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 We sing our prayer before lunch to the tune of I hear thunder Thank you Jesus Thank you Jesus For our lunch For our lunch Help us to be grateful Help us to be grateful As we munch As we munch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 This is what we used to say when I was little and I can still remember it today! Hands together softly so Little eyes shut tight Father just before we go Hear our prayer tonight We are all your children here And this is what we pray keep us when the dark is near And through every day Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I make them up! At the end of the day we hug ourselves and say "Lord Jesus please hold me tight As I go home tonight." I also encourage the children to make their own prayers up as well. Heyjude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmileyPR Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Oh yes! You can be amazed with their prayers! I got goose gumps when the children asked to pray for a classmate who was in the hospital last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 At lunchtim - For food to eat and those who prepare it For health to enjoy it and friends to share it Thank you heavenly father Amen Hometime - Dear God, be with us as we go to our homes and keep us safe Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 We sing this prayer before lunch To the Tune of feres jacques (can remember the spelling but i am sure which one i mean). God our father God our father Who gives all Who gives all Thank you for this dinner Thank you for this dinner Amen Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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