Have a journal and pen when you read so you can jot down thoughts or questions you have. Whichever method you choose, just pick one and get reading! I can get really distracted when I first start praying. It takes a little while for my mind to calm down from all of the thoughts that bounce around in my head during the day.
The most important thing to remember in prayer is to have an attitude of adoration, humility, and intentionality. He tells us to pray without ceasing , and He wants us to share the depths of hearts with Him through our prayers. As Wesleyans, we believe that the gospel is rooted in grace and holiness and is best expressed in the life and teaching of Jesus himself. As we listen to what Christ himself said and believed and lived, we will encounter The One who changes everything.
You can view the Sowing Ceremony here. Purchase your own guidebook and dvd at Seedbed today! Heather asbury says:. July 17, at pm. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Kentucky Campus N. Lexington Ave. The opportunity to sit in silence by itself can be efficacious. When sitting in silent recognition of the presence of Christ, it can be transforming.
We have a large collection of prayers as Catholics that when introduced to the students in meaningful ways, can have a profound impact on their lives.
Plus, inviting the students to take ownership over these prayers, they could start to integrate them into their lives outside of class. All of these devotions are collections of prayers that enable us to enter more deeply into a relationship with Christ.
If possible, take the students to the church or chapel where you teach. Give them some time to pray before the Blessed Sacrament. Even better, help them experience more deeply a connection with Christ with full Eucharistic Adoration. Share your witness stories. Teach with testimony. When you teach, share why the teachings you share have a personal relevance and importance to your life. Resources : Are You A Witness? Teach with Testimony! In reality, we spend the majority of our time passing on the teachings of the Catholic Church in the form of lectures, textbook readings, activities, and discussions.
These, too, can be opportunities to encounter Christ if we help our students make personal connections between the teaching and their daily lives. We can also do this by integrating the teaching with the many other opportunities to encounter Christ in this list.
What is God saying to our students when they learn about a teaching, read the Bible, listen to a story, listen to music, pray, etc.? The connection between what they learn and experience in class and what is going on in their lives at this present moment helps make the things you do in class become an encounter with Christ. We cannot let Christ and the Church become irrelevant to the lives of the students we serve.
Therefore, we must always help students make personal connections to what they are learning so that they can have personal relationships with Jesus Christ. About the Author. Related Blog Articles. Oh, No You Didn't! Donate now. Subscribe to Catholic Momcast on iTunes or Spotify. CatholicMom on Social Networks. Stay connected! Sign up to receive our free daily digest email.
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