Class Prayer Sample (Mission for Primary)

Here is the prayer celebration we nutted out for the Mission unit (primary).

1) Focusing Activity

Students carry a candle to a central position. The candle is raised and the student proclaims:

“Listen! You who have ears to hear. This is what your God asks of you. Only this! Act justly! Love tenderly and walk humbly with your God.”

“Listen to your God; act with justice! Love with tenderness and compassion, walk humbly with those who walk alone.”

Discuss what it is that God calls each of us to do.
What does it mean to be called by God?
Who does God call and for what purpose?

2) Song (optional)

Monica Brown “Listen”.

3) Scripture

Luke 4:16-22. Good news rap.

Good news for one, Good news for all, God’s good news is a good news call!
The lame will walk and the blind will see, The sick are healed and prisoners roam free.

Good news for one, Good news for all, God’s good news is a good news call!
The death will hear and the dead come to life, all who suffer will be free for strife!

Good news for one, Good news for all, God’s good news is a good news call!
God is good and God is great! God for me is just first rate!

Good news for one, Good news for all! God’s good news is a good news call!


4) Reflection (Homily)
View a Mission DVD.

5) Prayers of Intercession

Student written prayers prepared prior to prayer. Draw from discussions throughout the unit.

6) Dismissal Activity
Students come forward and offer bottles for Turasai.

Class Prayer Proforma

Class Prayer Proforma


1) Focusing Activity

Set the scene for reverent prayer followed by a recalling or retelling of a story or life experience.

Suggested activities: Telling a story, reading a book, pictures, photo’s, artwork, photo language cards etc.

2) Song (optional)


3) Scripture

Suggested activities: Reader’s theatre, role play, echo mimes, liquid pictures, raps, meditation etc.

4) Reflection (Homily)

Suggested Activities: Meditation, journal, dialogue with peers, teacher led discussion, Powerpoint reflection, dance/movement, photo language cards etc.

5) Prayers of Intercession

Suggested activities: Silent personal intercessions, impromptu prayers, student led prayers.

6) Dismissal Activity

Suggested activities: Creating artworks, personal responses, craft, silence, song etc.