Prayer dice

Prayer dice

A prayer dice is a cube, made of cardboard with words written on each side instead of numbers which can capture the attention of students and to inspire them to use a variety of prayer forms. This tool will enable students to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of prayers and provide them with words to pray with. A Prayer Dice can both reinforce known prayer forms and teach new forms.

Examples of what can be added to each face of the cube include:

• Names for God e.g. God of Love, Creator God etc
• Prayer Starters e.g. Let us pray for….
• Images e.g. people, places, things
• Different forms of prayer e.g. thank you prayers, intercessions, meditation
• Traditional prayers e.g. Hail Mary

• Scripture quotes e.g. Be still. Be healed

How to use a prayer dice

1. Gather students and light candle
2. Roll the dice
3. Pray the prayer that is face up. This may involve the students praying a known prayer together or may be a time for individual students to compose their own prayer using a prayer starter or known prayer form.