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:
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