Research into Children's Perception of Prayer

ISBN-13: 9783639056563 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 224 str.

Vivienne Mountain

Opis

Investigating the meaning and function of prayer for children in selected primary schools in Melbourne Australia. This research contributes new data to the field of childrens spirituality, providing aspects of theory with implications for professionals involved in the education and welfare of children. Considerable agreement has been observed through the data, between children educated in a variety of school systems embracing different philosophical and faith traditions. Catholic, Independent, Christian (parent-controlled), Orthodox Jewish, Islamic and Government schools. Prayer is:- like telling someone you really trust; - Something that people do and religious people do more; - A group of words with a strong meaning; - One of the most important pillars of religion that keeps your faith strong; People pray because: - they are feeling something and they want to get it out, - They need Gods love, they need help; - It encourages them, puts up their confidence, they enjoy praying; - It gives them spiritual meaning... emotional meaning and contentment.

O autorze

Mountain, Vivienne Vivienne Mountain - Educator, Researcher and Counsellor PhD, MA (Arts Therapy), MA (Psychology of Religion) B Theol., B Ed Vivienne has over 30 years experience in teaching and counselling. She lives in bayside Melbourne and continues her interest in children's spirituality through counselling and psycho-educational workshops.