Prayer Guide for Children

This guide gives parents simple, guided prayers and language they can use to help kids talk with God about real life—big feelings, school, friends, and more. It combines basic teaching on what prayer is with sample prayers kids can read or repeat, making it easy for even unsure adults to lead. Use it as a handout in prayer-focused series, a resource at parent classes, or a go-to PDF when families ask, “How do I teach my child to pray?”

A practical guide with simple teaching, guided prayers, and language parents can use to help children talk with God about everyday life.

When to Use It

Use this during a prayer-focused series, at a parent class, or whenever families ask how to teach their child to pray.

How to Use It

• Share it as a printable handout or digital resource
• Introduce it with one simple suggestion for using it at home
• Pair it with a prayer lesson, family event, or parent conversation