TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR TEACHERS

I found this very interesting and in some ways it encapsulates what teachers need to do to stay fresh and continue to enjoy the "teaching element" of the job in today's world.

COMMUNION "ALTAR" PRAYER

Adore God. Tell God how great and good He is.
Love God. Tell God how much you love Him.
Thank God for something special.
Ask God to help you, your family, and all people.
Resolve to do something special to show God your love.

MY DEAREST FRIEND PRAYER

CHILD'S ADVENT PRAYER

By day and by night,
and through the circle of the seasons,
you keep watch over us,
God Most High.

We praise you for this Advent Wreath.
It is the evergreen crown of your royal people.
Soon it will grow bright and scatter the darkness.

Around this shining wreath we shall keep watch
for Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ,
who comes to comfort our fears
and make new this waiting world.

All glory be Yours, both now and forever.
Amen

(Nice, Easy) COMMUNION PRAYER

Jesus in the Communion bread,
I know that you are really here.
I've come especially because
I always love to have you near.

When I receive you in my heart,
I feel you Presence ever dear.
Jesus in the Communion bread,
Bless your child who's kneeling here.

OUR FATHER PRAYER - EXPLANATION AND ACTIVITIES

Our Father - Everyone's God
Who art in Heaven - Who is near us now, and heaven is anywhere He is
Hallowed by Thy Name - Love is Your Name
They Kingdom comes - Teach us to share your love
Thy will be done - Now, just as You and Jesus share
On earth as it is in Heaven - Help us to live
Give us this day our daily bread - You have forgiven me
And forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass against us - Help me to forgive others
And lead us not into temptation - Don't let me be selfish
But deliver us from evil - But help me follow you
Amen. - Yes! I believe!

SIGN LANGUAGE:

You need a slow version of the Lord's Prayer.  It's nice is it puts emphasis on certain parts - especially the end.

IL DIVO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEYpi3c90rY&feature=related

Johnny Mathis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG61UNnuGQ8&feature=related

FABULOUS RENDITION OF OUR FATHER - I PLAY IT EVERY DAY!:

This is the BEST Andrea Bocelli song EVER. Listen as he joins the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in Salt Lake City, Utah for an unforgettable rendition of "The Lord's Prayer."
Listen on Amazon.com: http://tinyurl.com/amazonlordsprayer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAFj2-u2cGQ&feature=related

CLOSING PRAYERS

Father, thank You for the night,
Thank You for the day,
For the chance to do some work
And for the chance to play.

Thank you for my family.
Father, Mother, too,
And for all my playmates,
But most of all for You.
by Dale Evans (Roy Roger's Wife)

GO NOW IN PEACE PRAYER

Go no in PEACE, never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of every day.
Go now in FAITH, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in LOVE, and show you believe.
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there, watching from above.
Go now in PEACE, in FAITH, and in LOVE.
Amen. Amen. Thanks be to God.

(I have an audio of this in song format.

If interested, contact me.)

PRAYING INSIDE AND OUT (a simple mantra)

This is a wonderful way to teach children how to physically pray.  Once they learn this you will find that there is a wonderful attitude present during prayer time.  I made into a poster so we could refer to it often.

PRAYER FORM

We tell children to write prayers or to pray silently, but they might not know how.  This is a very simple way to teach the format of praying.  I made it into a poster so we could refer to it frequently.

PRAYER BEFORE MEALS

From the heavens He sends down rain and rich harvests;
Our spirits He fills with food and delight.

Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts, which we are about to
receive from your bounty, through Christ, Our Lord.

May the Lord provide for the needs of others and
Always be our heavenly food. Amen.

OUR BIRTHDAY PRAYER

I grew up with the 2nd stanza sung at our dinner table after Happy Birthday for each of our birthdays. Students knew the 1st stanza from another class.
Sing to tune of HAPPY BIRTHDAY - raise hands in blessing

May the dear Lord bless you
Shower graces on you
Blessed Mother protect you
Saint Joseph guide you.

May the dear Lord bless you
In all that you do
May Jesus and Mary
Smile down upon you.