Fostering Prayer, purification and the devotional life

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Fostering Prayer, purification and the
devotional life

• CAT105 Session 5 Childrens Catechesis
• August 8, 2019

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1. Characteristics of Purification/Enlightenment

1. Prayer and meditation on the Word of God/Deposit
   of Faith
2. Turning away from sin and repentance
3. Deeper knowledge of Christ the Savior
4. Lent
5. Keywords Interior Transformation, Death to Self

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3. Practical Ways to Pray with Children

1. Spontaneous private or group prayer
2. Psalms, hymns, spiritual songs
3. Special community Masses/Rosaries
4. Ongoing opportunities for Confession
5. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6. Prayer with Mary, May Crowning
7. Devotions and Feast Days
8. Family Prayer Times, such as meals and bedtime

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4. Elements in prayer with children

1. Environment and Sacred space with Scriptures
2. Silence
3. Intentions (spoken or written)
4. Scripture
5. Prayer cards
6. Icons to help focus
7. Music

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2. Signs of Conversion/Growth in Prayer

1. Deepening of their growth
2. Evidence of unpacking and applying teaching to
   their lives. (Parents may see this more than the
   catechist.)
3. Deepening prayer life
4. Turning away from sin
5. A desire to help others and serve
6. A desire and focus for reception of sacraments.

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For Discussion

• List five practical ways you can help your
  children hear and respond to Jesus the
  invitation to pray.