Creating space in schools where pupils can pause to reflect or pray

Around the world prayer spaces are giving children and young people ways to reflect and explore prayer for themselves using simple activities that are creative and interactive. Every prayer space is rooted in a Christian understanding of prayer whilst being accessible to people of any faith or belief.

About prayer spaces

Why prayer spaces?

Most children and young people are naturally curious about the world around them, and about spiritual things like God and prayer. At the same time, many struggle with anxieties, insecurities and difficult life experiences.

Prayer spaces provide a safe place for them to be still, to think and feel, to ask questions, and to pray if they want to. These spaces make a valuable contribution to the wellbeing of pupils, and to the pastoral and spiritual life of whole school communities.

How they work