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leCtio DivinA LeSSon PLan 1
Dear Parents,
Lectio Divina take home activity
Today, our class began learning how to meditate. A new classmate joined us, Pat Prayer Penguin. Whenever Pat Prayer Penguin is present, the children know they will have a very special silent prayer experience. Each child has a special prayer mat to remind him or her that we are preparing to listen to God in a very special way. I’ve listed below the four-step process of Lectio Divina so that if you and your child want to try this at home you are able to do so. I also wanted to let you know about this special prayer so if your child talks about it, you will be able to respond. I encourage you to try this with your child just before bedtime. It’s a very special way to pray!
Sincerely,
HErE IS THE FOur-STEP PrOCESS:
The teacher will read a short Scripture passage. Give students a
brief idea of the passage. For example, “Today I’m going to read you the story of the prodigal son.” Read the passage.
Tell the children you are going to read the same passage again very
slowly. Ask them to listen for a word
or a phrase that makes them think about God, or a word or a phrase that makes them think about how this story connects to them. For example, in the story of the prodigal son, I might think about someone I need to forgive. Read the Scripture passage very slowly.
After thinking about the Scripture passage, think about an action
the Scripture is calling you to do. For example, do I need to call my friend and apologize? Do I need to pray for someone? Do I need to be a better friend to someone?
Now, it’s time to just be in God’s presence. I need to lie quietly and
listen for God’s voice in my heart.
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