Prayer Activity

This Prayer Space helps one to learn about the Maltese ancient tradition related to the month of November when we remember and pray to our deceased brothers and sisters.

Equipment: pig template, crayons, coloured paper.

Related to Liturgy: All Souls' Day

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Although Malta is a really small country, it has a long history and old habits. Have you ever heard your grandparents or elderly people mentioning Il-Ħanżira tal-Erwieħ? We, the Maltese people, love helping others both materially and spiritually. Through this Ħanżira tal-Erwieħ, the ancient Maltese people used to remember the deceased through prayer and charity.

  • Listen to this song

  • Take a pig model and colour it. While colouring it think of a deceased person.
  • Stick the pig on a coloured paper.
  • Around the pig write in what ways you can do acts of charity.
  • Pray this prayer: Eternal rest grant unto the departed O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

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