Grace facts for kids

Grace is a word with many different meanings! It can be a name, a beautiful way of moving, or even a special kind of prayer. Let's explore some of the ways we use the word "Grace."

Mythology and Religion

• The Graces: In ancient Greek mythology, the Graces (also called the Charites) were three goddesses who represented charm, beauty, nature, human creativity, and fertility. They were often shown dancing together.
• Grace (prayer): This is a short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal. It's a way to show gratitude for the food.
• Grace in Christianity: In Christianity, "grace" often refers to God's special help and kindness given to people, even when they don't deserve it. It's seen as a free gift that helps people live good lives.

Names

• Grace (given name): Grace is a popular girl's name. It comes from the Latin word gratia, meaning "favor" or "thanks." Many famous people throughout history have been named Grace.
• Grace (surname): Grace can also be a family name, or surname.
• Grace (Marathi Poet): This is the pen name of a famous poet from the Marathi language in India.

Places

• Grace, Idaho: A small city located in the state of Idaho in the United States.
• Grace, Mississippi: A community found in the state of Mississippi, USA.
• Harbour Grace: A town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It's known for its history as a port.
• Grace (CTA station): A train station in Chicago, Illinois, USA, part of the city's public transport system.

Craters

• Grace (lunar crater): A small crater on the Moon. Craters are bowl-shaped holes on the surface of planets or moons, usually made by impacts from space rocks.
• Grace (crater on Venus): A crater found on the planet Venus.

Science and Technology

• Aichi B7A "Grace": During World War II, "Grace" was the American codename for a type of Japanese bomber aircraft called the Aichi B7A.
• GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment): This was a special mission that used two satellites to measure changes in Earth's gravity. It helped scientists understand things like how much ice is melting and how water moves around the planet.
• Grace (plotting tool): This is a computer program used by scientists and engineers to create graphs and charts from data.
• Hyundai Grace: A type of minivan (a large car designed to carry many passengers) that was made by the South Korean company Hyundai.

Ships

• MV Grace: A Panamanian coaster, which is a type of ship that carries cargo along coastlines.
• Grace (1811 ship): A ship built in 1811 that was unfortunately destroyed by fire in 1822.
• MS Viking Grace: A modern cruiseferry that travels between Finland and Sweden.

Other Uses

• Grace Gates: These are famous gates at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, England, which is a very important place for the sport of cricket.
• Grace (photograph): This is the official state photograph of Minnesota, a state in the USA. It shows an old man praying over a meal.
• Grace (style): This refers to a formal way of addressing certain important people, like members of royalty or high-ranking officials. For example, "Your Grace."
• Grass Roots Art and Community Effort (GRACE): This is a non-profit organization in the USA that works to support art and community projects.

See also

In Spanish: Grace para niños

• Crace (disambiguation)
• The Grace (disambiguation)
• Grace Under Pressure (disambiguation)
• Gracefulness
• Gracie (disambiguation)
• Le Bénédicité ("Grace") a famous painting by the French artist Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin.
• Saving Grace (disambiguation)