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Prayer idea - Christmas (5): Birth of Jesus - Three Nativity themed prayer ideas

A fun and easy-to-do creative prayer idea to connect with God and to reflect on the Nativity story

Creative prayer activities can help children engage with the story of the Nativity in a meaningful way. Here are three simple prayer ideas that are Nativity-themed and can be done with children of different ages.

This activity is part of a complete Sunday school lesson on Bible story of the birth of Jesus Christ in Luke 2: 1 - 21.

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Prayer%20idea%20-%20Christmas%205%20Birth%20of%20Jesus%20-%20Three%20Nativity%20themed%20prayer%20ideas-bc00a906 Prayer idea - Christmas (5): Birth of Jesus - Three Nativity themed prayer ideas

What you need:

  • Bethlehem candle prayer: small candles, matches
  • Manger ccene prayer walk: Nativity scene
  • Stable prayer box: small box, slips of paper, pens, decorations

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Three ideas

These creative prayer ideas can help children connect with the story of the Nativity in a more personal and meaningful way. They are simple and easy to do, and can be adapted for different age groups. By engaging in prayer activities like these, children can learn to reflect on the deeper meanings of Christmas and experience the peace and love that Christ brings.

Bethlehem candle prayer:
Give each child a small candle and ask them to light it while saying a prayer for peace. Then, have them blow out their candle and ask them to imagine themselves in the stable with Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. Encourage them to silently ask God to bring peace to the world.

Manger scene prayer walk:
Set up a manger scene with Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus, and have the children walk around it silently, praying for different things as they go. For example, they could pray for their families, friends, or those in need.

Stable prayer box:
Provide a small box and ask the children to write down their prayers on slips of paper, then place them in the box. You could decorate the box to look like a stable, with a small cut-out of the baby Jesus inside. As the children place their prayers in the box, ask them to imagine themselves offering their prayers to God, just like the wise men did when they brought gifts to the baby Jesus.

 

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