Lighting a Candle

Note: For meditation, students should NOT lie down. They should remain seated, with straight backs. If children go to sleep, they are not meditating, they are relaxing.

Sit comfortably with your feet on the floor, back straight and hands resting in your lap.

We are going to take some time to be very still and quiet.

As we sit here quietly, watch as n...... lights the candle…… (Note, it may be more effective to light a number of candles, or to use electronic candles)

Look at the flame of the candle as it flickers……

Watch the flame grow and move……

When we light a candle, we invite the Spirit of Jesus to come and be with us. Is there anything you would like to say to him?..........As we look at the candle which represents Jesus among us, let us say “thank you” to Jesus for promising to be with us always.

Sit quietly and relax, watching the candle flicker and burn. (Extend this time as the year goes on)

Notice your breathing going in and out of your body. …..In and out, in and out.

Let us watch now as the candle is put out (Use a candle snuffer) ….. Watch the smoke rise…. and go out and around (just like our prayers go out to God)