Prayer Practices of Second Grade Students
Purpose Statement:
The purpose of this study was to explore the prayer practices of second grade students and the effect those practices had on the children’s faith development.
Research Questions:
What is a second grade child’s understanding of prayer and how often do they pray in their daily lives? Will students’ prayers become more meaningful if they are taught new prayer methods and given opportunities to practice those methods? Will additional prayer opportunities increase students’ understanding and appreciation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist? Will varied methods and an increase in the frequency of prayer at school lead to an increase of prayer at home?