Children's Bedtime Prayers - by Thomas J Donaghy (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Children's Bedtime Prayers 978-0-88271-394-6

This colorful and sweetly illustrated book offers young believers several prayers--to God the Father, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Blessed Mother, and their Guardian Angel--to say before bedtime. Every parent and grandparent will enjoy praying with their children before bedtime. Whether the child is able to read or just listen to simple prayers will comfort and calm the child so that they can fall asleep and be peaceful through the night.

Among the features of this book are:

• Brief and easy-to-text
• Engaging illustrations for each prayer in vibrant color
• Prayers throughout the book
• High-quality paper
• Durable, paperback binding, soft padded cover
• Conveniently sized to accommodate little hands
• Nihil Obstat
• Imprimatur

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Learning bedtime prayers is important for small children because it helps them develop a sense of spirituality, security, and moral values from a young age. Bedtime prayers create a daily routine that provides comfort and stability, helping children feel safe and loved before they fall asleep. This practice can also strengthen their connection to their faith and foster a sense of trust in a higher power.

Additionally, bedtime prayers serve as a way to teach children gratitude, humility, and kindness. By saying prayers, they learn to appreciate the good things in life and develop a positive attitude. It also offers an opportunity for parents and guardians to spend quality time with children, guiding them in understanding important life lessons and morals.

Furthermore, learning prayers can improve children's language and memory skills as they memorize and recite short verses. It encourages peacefulness and calmness, which can help children relax and have a restful sleep. Bedtime prayers can also act as a moral anchor, reinforcing good behavior and values, and providing a moment of reflection on their actions during the day.

In summary, bedtime prayers play a vital role in nurturing a child's emotional, spiritual, and moral development. They help instill discipline, gratitude, and faith, setting a positive foundation for their growth and character.

Contents include:

• It's Bedtime
• God Sent My Guardian Angel to Me
• A Prayer of Protection
• The Our Father
• The Hail Mary
• Just Playing
• Guardian Angel, You Were Watching
• Giving Thanks
• Night Prayer to My Guardian Angel
• Help Me with My Fears, Guardian Angel
• I'm Sorry
• Thank You Guardian Angel
• Blessings
• Thank You God For Today
• Remembering Others
• Matthew 19:14