Did You Know?

Some kids pray for their pets!

How to Pray

You can close your eyes and talk.

When to Pray

You can pray any time you want.

What prayers Do

They help us feel close to God.

They can make us feel safe.

They help us say thanks for good things.

They can help us ask for help.

They can bring us peace and joy.

They can be shared with friends.

More About prayers

People have prayed for a long time. They pray in many ways. Some pray with words, and some pray with songs. It is a way to talk to God.

Prayer can help us feel good each day. It can make us think of nice things. When we pray, we can feel love and hope.

Many kids pray at night or before meals. It can be a fun way to share with family. Some kids even make up their own prayers!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Prayer"] --> B["Invocation"] A["Prayer"] --> C["Act of Supplication"] A["Prayer"] --> D["Communication with Deity"] D["Communication with Deity"] --> E["Intercession"] D["Communication with Deity"] --> F["Giving Thanks"] D["Communication with Deity"] --> G["Praise"] A["Prayer"] --> H["Meditation and Charms"]

What Do These Words Mean?

invocation:a call or request for help or support
supplication:a humble request or plea
intercession:the act of asking for help on behalf of someone else
deity:a god or goddess
charms:objects or words believed to have magical power