Being shy or tied to ritual is no excuse for failing to try. Again, a simple rubric will make obvious to everyone the loose threads with which God weaves. Have the student select a theme, something which interests her or him. Then demonstrate references that help locate that theme in the Bible so that relevant Scripture is located. Finally, the prayer leader must support the Scripture with an activity in which students mirror their connectedness to God, their creativity, and their willingness to invest themselves in prayer.
Some examples follow.
We are created by a loving father. God cares for the oppressed. Have students create a litany of those who are outcast. Teach the students liturgical movements for the Lord s Prayer. One way to wake up is to hear others tell how God has been active in their lives.