You may be familiar with the practice of using a rosary, burning candle, statue, or other object to focus your attention during prayer or meditation. Hindus and Buddhists often use a mandala for the same purpose. Mandalas are always round. The circle represents the universe. Inside are repeating patterns of shapes and objects such as bells, thunderbolts, wheels, and lotus blossoms that have symbolic meaning for Hindus and Buddhists.
Symbols are important in our Catholic Christian tradition.
Now, try to make a Christian mandala incorporating some of these symbols. Use it to help you think about the mysteries of faith when you pray. We have made one to the right, but try to make one of your own that will have special meaning for you.