Prayer & Children
“The gift of prayer is the greatest inheritance we can give our children,” writes Denise George in Kids Can Talk to God. “By teaching them to pray, we help them develop a natural, conversational relationship with God that will grow as they mature in their faith.” Teachers and parents can model prayer by talking to God throughout their daily experiences.

Like Bible stories that are told, the prayers spoken should relate to the experiences of the child. When prayers relate to the child’s activities he comes to view prayer as an important part of his life. Find opportunities during daily activities to pray with your child. Use, short, simple sentences in prayers.