Pray and Shine

Last week, Miss Elsa’s class focused on Matthew 5:13-2 which calls us all to accept the light we have received and let it shine forth. Children reflected on how, like salt, we each add our own special flavor that makes the world a better place. The class enjoyed a hands-on activity that included crafting colorful votives which, when illuminated by flameless tealight candles, created a scintillating reminder of God’s light in each of us.

The older group discussed the Gospel reading, noting Jesus went off to pray as a way of feeding his soul and listening to God. The students reviewed the Lord’s Prayer and examined various versions and translations, including one written in Aramaic. The class reflected on how both formal and informal prayer can be helpful depending on the situation. Coloring and laminating a copy of Our Father gave each student something to keep at home as a reminder of this very special way of connecting to God.

Source: https://cofewinchester.contentfiles.net/media/assets/file/Versions_of_The_Lords_Prayer.pdf