Monday, 27th July 2026
 to Wednesday, 29th July 2026

9:00am – 12:00pm

Rabat, Għawdex

SkolaSajf Students

Prayer Spaces will be prepared for the students participating in SkolaSajf

Maltese and English

This August, the SDS team, together with other dedicated volunteers, created and animated prayer spaces for Skolasajf students in the beautiful Lunzjata Valley in Kerċem, Gozo.

A heartfelt thank you to the Foundation for Educational Services for the ongoing collaboration over the past years and for once again inviting us to participate this summer. The National Literacy Agency is also supporting these Prayer Spaces sessions.

The theme of this year is “Reach for the Stars“. It aims to encourage children to dream big, try new things, and believe in their own abilities. Children have the opportunity to play, collaborate, and explore their abilities so they can shine brightly and reach their personal goals.

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Following an introduction in the chapel dedicated to the Annunciation of Our Lady, the children engaged in creative prayer activities inspired by this year’s Skolasajf theme, “Reach for the Stars.”

Night Sky – We looked up at the sky and wondered at the greatness and beauty of God’s creation.

Star Blessings – We remembered the people who are stars of love, kindness and blessing in our lives.

Big Questions – We paused and shared with God the big questions that are in our hearts.

Peace Plane – We wrote our prayers for peace and pray for a more peaceful world.

Pom Pom Prayers – We reflected on our gifts and qualities and how we can use them for the good of others.

Be Still – We paused, breathed, and appreciated the peace and stillness around us.

Fishing for Kindness – We looked for ways to show kindness and care to others.

I Am Known For – We thought about the quality we would like to be known for and how we can use it to help those in need.

Received from You – We remembered something good we have received from someone else that continues to live on in us.

Forgiveness Stones – We allowed God to help us let go of hurt and forgive.

Hopes & Dreams – We shared with God the hopes, dreams and wishes we carry in our hearts.

Surrounded by the beauty and stillness of nature, the children were given the much-needed opportunity to slow down, be present, and enjoy a peaceful space away from the busyness of everyday life. Through these summer mornings, they paused, reflected and prayed, discovering God’s presence in the beauty of creation.

Here are some of the children’s prayers:

🙏God, thank you for giving us a beautiful world. Water, trees and animals.

🙏 Help me to reach my dreams and never give up.

🙏 God, thank you for my loving family, and please keep my family safe.

🙏 Help me to be kind and help others.

🙏 Jesus, help me to believe that I can do great things.

As a reminder of their experience, each child received a wristband with the words “Pay It Forward” and a card encouraging them to remember that kindness is not something we keep for ourselves, but something we share and pass on to others.

This event is part of the Prayer Spaces programme.