How to Create a Prayer Room
In a busy world, people often need a place of retreat and reflection. Many decide to create a prayer room on their premises. Here's how to do it.
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Choose the space for your prayer room. At home, you can use a guestroom or small alcove in your home. In a Montessori classroom, section off a part of the room using curtains or room dividers. In a hospital or nursing home, convert an unused room into a prayer room.
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Decide on a style or focus. A Catholic prayer room, for example, might feature a crucifix, religious art and several statues. Christian prayer rooms might include a Bible and art depicting scenes from the life of Christ. Jewish prayer rooms might include a copy of the Old Testament. A non-denominational prayer room could focus on a large window looking outdoors, or a landscape painting.
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Secure tables, kneelers and chairs for the prayer room. Chairs should be comfortable and the prayer table should be large enough to hold religious artifacts and prayer books.
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Cover the prayer table with a cloth and place pictures or religious objects on the table. Hang art on the walls, and place curtain over any windows with unattractive views.
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Include a blank journal or guest book where visitors can record their petitions and thoughts.
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Add candles, with matches and snuffer, as a final touch to the prayer room. If the prayer room is for children, keep the matches out of reach and supervised by an adult.
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