Sunshine Thanksgiving

Prayer Spaces at Home and a Prayer for during summer

In August many children like to rest and have fun but we must take care to protect ourselves from the damaging rays of the sun by drinking water, wearing a hat, protective sunglasses, a high-factor sunscreen and staying out of the sun at the hottest times of the day. 

  • Collect 2 objects related to summertime: towel or beach mat, sunglasses, sunscreen, swim suit, hat/cap etc.
  • Lie down on your beach mat or towel. Breathe deeply. Relax your muscles. Listen to the seaside music. Imagine the sights and sounds of summer which you enjoy.
  • Say or write a prayer to thank God for the things you enjoy doing in summer such as going to the beach.
  • Put on your sunglasses and hat/cap. Pray that you and others will protect your body from the damaging rays of the sun.

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God speaks to us in many ways, including through prayer at home. Here you will find useful background and activities to better understand how to pray, helping you to connect with God in your daily life in a meaningful way.