Color and the Lord's Prayer

After enjoying calming, practical life activities such as silver polishing and flower arranging, the Level I class explored the theme, “God Gives Us Color”. Working with the wooden liturgical calendar puzzle and miniature chasubles, they learned that the Church’s calendar tells the story of Jesus’ life and explored the significance of each of the liturgical colors. The class also enjoyed color-mixing and leaf rubbing while reflecting on color in creation and throughout the Church year.

Miss Wendy’s Level II class focused on The Lord’s Prayer. After hearing Matthew 6:9–13, they learned that this prayer is Jesus’ gift and a pattern for talking with God. Using wooden verse pieces, the children translated the prayer into simple meanings, then placed each line on the rug in order and prayed together. They discussed why memorizing can comfort us in fear, sadness, or gratitude, and noted when we say the prayer together in church. To finish, each child created and laminated a Lord’s Prayer card with traditional words on the front and a child-friendly explanation on the back to keep at home in a special place.

In the Lord’s Prayer, we pray for the coming of the Kingdom of God and, directly afterwards, for His will to be done. This longing for the fullness of the Kingdom of God and the desire to work with Him in preparing for the moment when God will be “all in all” involves seeking and knowing His will. As we pray today, let us invite Him to open our hearts to all that He has for us both now and for eternity. 
(Source: The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Inc. 2022)