Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School

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Spontaneous Prayer

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Before a word is on my tongue, Lord, you know it completely.
Psalm 139:4

At OLRS, we encourage children to develop a personal relationship with God through spontaneous prayer - prayer that comes from the heart, in the moment. Spontaneous prayer allows children to express their thoughts, feelings, and gratitude to God in their own words, fostering a deep and meaningful connection with their faith.

At school, opportunities for Spontaneous Prayer

  • Encourages personal reflection and spiritual growth.

  • Helps children develop confidence in talking to God.

  • Strengthens their understanding that prayer can happen anytime, anywhere.

  • Supports our commitment to Catholic Social Teaching, as children pray for the needs of others and the world.

How we nurture spontaneous prayer

  • Classroom Prayer Spaces: Children are invited to share their own prayers during collective and quiet reflection times.

  • Whole-School Worship: Opportunities for spontaneous prayer are built into our Celebrations of the Word and assemblies.

  • Daily Prayer Moments: We encourage children to offer personal prayers in the morning, before meals, and at the end of the day.

  • Guided Reflection: Staff support pupils in expressing their own prayers through scripture, music, and moments of stillness.

At OLRS, we remind our children that prayer is a conversation with God- one that can be spoken, written, or held in the silence of their hearts.

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