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Catholic Bibles, Catholic Rosary, Catholic Gifts, Catholic Books, Catholic Religious Goods from JustCatholic.com Guiding Children Through Life's Losses...prayers, rituals and activities
One of the most delicate and difficult things a catechist or teacher has to do is to be present to a child at a time of loss. The authors have prepared a series of prayer lessons...sixteen in all...that offer adults a way to help children cope with loss. In each of the lessons the children are encouraged and assisted to acknowledge their loss, to express their feelings, and to attempt to recognize within the experience an opportunity for healing and growth.
Many of these prayer experiences deal with major losses, such as the death of a grand parent, divorce or separation of parents, the death or loss of a friend. Other deal with "lesser" losses, such as broken promises, theft, and change. all of the lessons are developed through a clear, creative, easy-to-use format"
Explore...states the purpose of the prayer service.
Emphasize...highlights a Scripture text.
Exhibit and Equipment...suggest items for the prayer table, list materials needed for the prayer experience, and gives directions for advance preparation.
Explain...provides an overview of the specific theme of loss.
Experience...offers an outline for a prayer service which includes song suggestions, readings, time for reflection, and prayer.
Enhance and Expand...offers additional suggestions for enriching the experience.
An excellent resource for the classroom, Guiding Children Through Life's Losses can also be adapted for use at home, for larger group settings, for family workshops, and for intergenerational events.
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