Pray with Me
Praying with your child is more than just a moment of quiet. It’s a way to connect, share teachings, and strengthen their spirit. When families pray and reflect together, children grow with confidence, balance, and a sense of belonging. These moments nurture relationships, support emotional well-being, and help children feel rooted in their culture and identity. Every prayer shared is a step toward helping your child feel grounded, guided, and supported as they grow.
Cree Prayer
Nohtawinan
Our Father
Kisemanito
The Creator
Wihchihinan Mina
Help us and
Kanaweyiminan
Protect us
Anoch
Today
Kakisikiak
All day
Niyanan Kitawasimisak
We are your children
Napewak-napes-sak
All boys and men
Iskwewak-iskwes-sak
All girls and women
Ekwa Kahkiyaw
And all others
Kotakak
Of all nations
Aysiniwak Ota
All people here
Askiyk
All the world
Kita-tamihinan
We are thankful
Hai Hai
Thank you
Praying as a Family
When to pray
Anytime is a good time to pray together; morning, bedtime, before meals, or when someone needs comfort. There’s no “right” time. What time feels right to you?
Pray together
Children learn by watching and joining in. Sit together, hold hands, or stand together. Praying side-by-side can help bring feelings of safety, comfort and connection.
Encourage children to pray
Prayer is for everyone. Try letting your child lead the prayer. Uplift them and guide them, it’s okay if they don’t get it ‘right’.
Make it personal
Prayer is what you make it. For many Indigenous people, songs, smudging, and language are connected to prayer. Use what feels right to you. Prayer can help children feel connected to who they are and where they come from.
It’s about connection, not perfection
If children wiggle, giggle, or get distracted, that’s okay. Prayer doesn’t have to look a certain way. What matters most is being present with your child and sharing a moment of calm, gratitude, or hope.
Praying as a Family
When to pray
Anytime is a good time to pray together; morning, bedtime, before meals, or when someone needs comfort. There’s no “right” time. What time feels right to you?
Pray together
Children learn by watching and joining in. Sit together, hold hands, or stand together. Praying side-by-side can help bring feelings of safety, comfort and connection.
Encourage children to pray
Prayer is for everyone. Try letting your child lead the prayer. Uplift them and guide them, it’s okay if they don’t get it ‘right’.
Make it personal
Prayer is what you make it. For many Indigenous people, songs, smudging, and language are connected to prayer. Use what feels right to you. Prayer can help children feel connected to who they are and where they come from.
It’s about connection, not perfection
If children wiggle, giggle, or get distracted, that’s okay. Prayer doesn’t have to look a certain way. What matters most is being present with your child and sharing a moment of calm, gratitude, or hope.