Learning About Ritual
We know that ritual is a way of celebrating the good things in our lives and connecting us more fully
with Nature and the God and Goddess. One of the easiest ways to show this to your child is to help them
with their own ritual. This is an example of a simple ritual that will mean something to your child and
help them begin to learn about why and how we hold rituals.
Full Moon Rituals for Kids
The children of our Coven meet every month and participate in a Full Moon ritual, with guidance from
their parents. They all enjoy the rituals and look forward to them each month. Each of the following rituals
was created by one the parents in our Coven for all the children of our group. Although the rituals were
written for a group of children, each one would function perfectly for a single child as well.
Full Moon for Helping to Keep Monsters Away
Circle is cast using a feather.
Quarters are called by child in his/her own words
Call Lord and Lady. (singing Lady of the Moon so Bright - same tune as
Lady Weave Your Circle Tight)
Lady of the Moon so bright,
Bathe me in your loving light.
When I wake and when I’m dreaming,
Be here with me.
Lord of Dreamland,
Take my open hand,
When I wake and when I’m dreaming,
Be here with me.
Talk about amulets.
Make amulets
Visit the quarters asking the quarters to bless the amulets with magick to keep
monsters away.
Cakes and ale.
Thank Lord & Lady
Dismiss quarters.
Sing Circle open.
(May the circle be open, but unbroken. May the peace of
the Goddess be ever in your heart. Merry meet and Merry part and Merry meet again!)
Full Moon for Helping Children Increase Their Confidence
(You will need colorful string or yarn and charms)
Before ritual begins, talk about what confidence is and the purpose behind making the charms in ritual.
Circle is cast by child walking the perimeter of the circle repeating... "I cast
this circle with delight… whirling and twirling in the moonlight. All magick done, to others masked
by my will, this circle is cast."
Quarters are called by child in his/her own words
Call Spirit
Have the child sit on the floor or at the altar to make their bracelet.
Make bracelets by stringing charms on string or yarn.
Take charm bracelets to the East: Ask East for the ability to understand what they are learning
Take charm bracelets to the South: Ask South for the ability to make good choices
Take charm bracelets to the West: Ask West for the ability to make good friends.
Take charm bracelets to the North: Ask North for the ability to be themselves.
Lift the charm bracelets above your head and ask that Spirit always guide you.
Tell your child that as he/she wears this bracelet, they should always remember that
they are smart, funny, and well loved)
Release Spirit
Release the Elements.
Sing Circle open.
(May the circle be open, but unbroken. May the peace of
the Goddess be ever in your heart. Merry meet and Merry part and Merry meet again!)
Other Rituals for Kids
Naming of a Pet (or Familiar)
By Raven Spirit
One of the neatest things to do as a child is to have a pet. Not only does it teach responsibility
for the animal but it also will connect the child with the totem of this animal. What animal does your
child feel drawn to? Now this may take some time to work with them as if they would like to have a horse
as a familiar and you life in a two-bedroom apartment, this may not be possible. So you will need to work
with what you have. See what kinds of animals they seem drawn to. Do they spend more time looking for
puppies, or kittens, or maybe even a bird.
Have the child sit in a circle out in the yard or a park
With the child sitting holding their pet have them invite the elements (Parents will want to cast a circle first)
Have the child then ask the elements to bless the new pet
Then ask the Lord and Lady to watch over it so they can learn from each other
Present the pet to the Lord and Lady telling them its name and how you are going to care for it
Then go to the quarters and introduce the animal to the Elements telling them its name, and how you will care for it.
Thank the Lord and Lady and the Elements
Leave a small gift at the spot you named the pet
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©2007 Rev. Angel Shultz
Bathe me in your loving light.
When I wake and when I’m dreaming,
Be here with me.
Lord of Dreamland,
Take my open hand,
When I wake and when I’m dreaming,
Be here with me.
Talk about amulets.
Make amulets
Visit the quarters asking the quarters to bless the amulets with magick to keep monsters away.
Cakes and ale.
Thank Lord & Lady
Dismiss quarters.
Sing Circle open.
(May the circle be open, but unbroken. May the peace of
the Goddess be ever in your heart. Merry meet and Merry part and Merry meet again!)
Full Moon for Helping Children Increase Their Confidence
(You will need colorful string or yarn and charms)
Circle is cast by child walking the perimeter of the circle repeating... "I cast this circle with delight… whirling and twirling in the moonlight. All magick done, to others masked by my will, this circle is cast."
Quarters are called by child in his/her own words
Call Spirit
Have the child sit on the floor or at the altar to make their bracelet.
Make bracelets by stringing charms on string or yarn.
Take charm bracelets to the East: Ask East for the ability to understand what they are learning
Take charm bracelets to the South: Ask South for the ability to make good choices
Take charm bracelets to the West: Ask West for the ability to make good friends.
Take charm bracelets to the North: Ask North for the ability to be themselves.
Lift the charm bracelets above your head and ask that Spirit always guide you.
Tell your child that as he/she wears this bracelet, they should always remember that they are smart, funny, and well loved)
Release Spirit
Release the Elements.
Sing Circle open.
(May the circle be open, but unbroken. May the peace of
the Goddess be ever in your heart. Merry meet and Merry part and Merry meet again!)
Other Rituals for Kids
Naming of a Pet (or Familiar)
By Raven Spirit
One of the neatest things to do as a child is to have a pet. Not only does it teach responsibility
for the animal but it also will connect the child with the totem of this animal. What animal does your
child feel drawn to? Now this may take some time to work with them as if they would like to have a horse
as a familiar and you life in a two-bedroom apartment, this may not be possible. So you will need to work
with what you have. See what kinds of animals they seem drawn to. Do they spend more time looking for
puppies, or kittens, or maybe even a bird.
Have the child sit in a circle out in the yard or a park
With the child sitting holding their pet have them invite the elements (Parents will want to cast a circle first)
Have the child then ask the elements to bless the new pet
Then ask the Lord and Lady to watch over it so they can learn from each other
Present the pet to the Lord and Lady telling them its name and how you are going to care for it
Then go to the quarters and introduce the animal to the Elements telling them its name, and how you will care for it.
Thank the Lord and Lady and the Elements
Leave a small gift at the spot you named the pet
Have the child sit in a circle out in the yard or a park
With the child sitting holding their pet have them invite the elements (Parents will want to cast a circle first)
Have the child then ask the elements to bless the new pet
Then ask the Lord and Lady to watch over it so they can learn from each other
Present the pet to the Lord and Lady telling them its name and how you are going to care for it
Then go to the quarters and introduce the animal to the Elements telling them its name, and how you will care for it.
Thank the Lord and Lady and the Elements
Leave a small gift at the spot you named the pet
Back to the Grove
©2007 Rev. Angel Shultz