DIOCESAN EDUCATIONAL OFFICE

Formation Office

Re: Grade 7 Module

Theme: “I AM A PRAYERFUL CATHOLIC LEARNER”
Proposed Facilitators: IACs/ Campus Ministers/ ReEd and CL Teachers

OBJECTIVES:
For the Catholic learners:
1. To review the Catholic prayers and ways of praying
2. To appreciate the importance of prayer in their daily life
3. To commit themselves to prayer

SCHEDULE:

MORNING:

Time Activity Content Resources Needed

08:00-08:30 Introduction  unfreezers,  Bible
 mood setting,  Sound System
 what is recollection  Laptop
(recollection needs STOP-  LCD Projector
Silence, Think and Thank  Meditative Music
God, Openness to God’s  Games or Video
grace, Prayer; Presentation
 silence
 Reading of the Gospel (Lk.
11:1-8)
 Silence
08:30- 10:00 First Session:  Adoration:  Bible
“Forms of Prayer: ACTS (Adoration, (Lk. 15:11-32)  Video Presentation
Contrition, Thanksgiving,  #MyGodisaFather -The God -forgiveness
Supplication)” that we adore in heaven is a -bridge master
(This is a technical phrase; hence, FATHER who loves his  Meditative music
facilitators can think of better title for children during group sharing
every session)
e.g.
#Prayerful Video Presentation:
Bridge Master

Guide Questions: (Big Group Sharing)

-what are the characteristics of a
Father?
-What are your personal experiences
with God as a Father?

 Contrition:
(Lk. 23: 39-43)
#MyGodisForgiving -Our
God is a God who forgives us
every time we fall short of
our weaknesses

Video Presentation:
Forgiveness

Guide Question: (Small Group

Sharing)
-What are your personal experiences
of forgiveness from your family,
others, God?

10:00-10:30 HEALTH BREAK

10:30-12:00 1st Session Continues…  Thanksgiving:  Bible

(Lk. 11:5-8)  Wall (the wall depends
 #MyGodProvidesForMe
-God gives us all good things
in life, hence, we need to be
thankful.
Activity:
Wall of Blessings
(In a wall provided by the
facilitators, each learner will
write on the wall the best
gifts they received from God)
on the creativity of the
facilitators; please make
sure that this wall will
suffice the learners)
 Meditative music
 Clay Pot (Wishing Pot)
 Writing Materials

Guide Question: (Dyad Sharing)

-In what ways do you want to thank
God?
 Supplication:
(Lk. 11:9-13)
#MyGodAnswersMe
-God answers our prayer in a
way that is best for us.

Activity:
Wishing Pot
(In a clay pot, each learner will drop
their wish/es. When everyone is
done, the facilitator will lead the
group outside the room in a silent
manner/ procession. Upon reaching
the designated area, the facilitators
will initiate the burning of the
papers inside the pot. This will also
serve as the paraliturgical end of the
morning session. Please instruct the
learners that during the process of
burning, they should pray silently to
God.)
 AFTERNOON

01:30- 01:45 Unfreezers  Music/Video

(game or dance) Presentation

01:45- 02:30 2nd Session The 3 Expressions of Prayer:  Materials where

Expressions of Prayer
(This is a technical phrase; hence,
facilitators can think of better title for
every session)
e.g. #DasalDasalEveryTime
1. Vocal-recitation of prayer learners can write their
2. Meditative-reflecting on the commitment.
Word of God (Colored paper, bond
3. Contemplative-imagining a paper, sticky notes)
story in the Bible where one
sees himself/herself present
and included in the scenes.

HOLY MASS- THE HIGHEST

FORM OF PRAYER

ACTIVITY:
Promise Meant Not To Be Broken!
- Every learner must make
his/her own commitment to
prayer by setting a particular
time of the day to pray
personally to God.
(Encourage them!)
Format:
Date with My God
Set time:
Set place:
(Select a place where to put
the commitment. The place
must always be visible at
their own sight e.g. notebook,
altar, or in ID if it is possible.

02:30-03:30 CONFESSION/ CAN BE DONE INSIDE

Guided Meditation THE CHURCH OR IN
ANY PLACE IN THE
 SCHOOL WHERE
THERE IS NO
DISTRACTION

-if guided meditation,

please refer to the video
files for the facilitation
and please make sure
that there is a proper
disposition among the
class members. Lead
them into silence, close
their eyes, inhale and
exhale, listen attentively
to the audio. DO NOT
RUSH THE PROCESS


03:30-04:30
HOLY MASS

n.b. (The topic activities will serve as suggestions only.

”I AM A CATHOLIC EDUCATOR; I AM A CATHOLIC LEARNER.”