Youths saying Grace for a group

Youths need practice and opportunity for group prayer. A few pointers:

• Always be the first to do it to set a model. Make sure the standard isn't set too high. Make your prayer be simple and non-theological
• Don't publicly name a volunteer. Either arrange for someone privately or actually wait for a volunteer.
  
• Take volunteers to say grace with the understanding that everyone will get an opportunity. Be patient. They don't eat until there is a volunteer. Don't give in and allow someone who has already done it pray a second time.
  
• Whoever prays gets to go to the front of the line. This can be quite an incentive for some hungry teens...
  
• Accept even dumb prayers, but patiently wait for a modicum of seriousness before going on.