We all have big questions about life, about God and faith, etc. This prayer activity allows children and young people to express the questions they would like to ask God. It’s really simple and usually one of the favourites.

Equipment: Cardboard, biros, pencils

Response: Write/Draw

Relationship: Me & The Sacred/Divine

Ages
  • Primary Years
  • Middle Years
  • Secondary Years
  • Post-Secondary Years
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Some of them are ‘head’ questions, things we find difficult to grasp and understand. But most of them are ‘heart’ questions, to do with our experience of pain and suffering, doubt and disappointment, etc.

The Bible is full of question-prayers. All of the significant characters in the Bible ask question-prayers of God – Abraham does, David does, even Jesus does – and many of the questions remain unanswered, at least in the way that the ask-er hoped they would be answered.

This prayer activity works best when a team member is nearby to encourage the pupils to ask honest questions. Sometimes, students might ask the team member what they think about a particular question. When this happens, it’s really important for the team member to answer honestly, even if their answer is “I really don’t know”. The purpose of this prayer activity is to reinforce the idea that questions are OK. In fact, asking honest questions is essential to authentic faith.


Instructions

Everyone has big questions about life. What are your big questions?

If you could ask God one question right now, what would you ask?

 



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