"Simply by placing a candle, cross, Bible or other object on a piece of cloth can designate a special place." Sanctifying …
Kids 4 Peace
As violence spread through the Holy Land in 2001, educators in Jerusalem dreamed of a safe place where Jewish, Christian & …
Rotational Approaches to Faith Formation
"Not every child learns by reading and writing (the traditional, 1950s approach), so tapping into all of our learning styles, we …
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Story-based Approaches to Faith Formation
"These are themes that continue throughout our lives and our relationships with God and one another. Using a Story-based approach …
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Montessori-based Faith Formation in Christian Contexts
"Today, many churches follow a faith formation model using the Montessori approach.... They offer an experiential means for a …
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Bible Study Series: Conversations with Scripture
“To be Christian is to be centered in the God of the Bible,” writes Marcus Borg in The Heart of Christianity. But there …
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Exploring The Trinity with Children
"Comprehending the Trinity as a adult is hard enough; how do we explain it to children? We can talk about the many ways we know …
Ascension Through the Eyes of a Child
"The Ascension is the third event in the cycle of crucifixion-resurrection-ascension in which our Lord's life on earth culminates …
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Rogation Days: Celebrating God’s Creation
"O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us always thankful for your loving …
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Pentecost: Why and How to Celebrate
"God's power is seen in the Pentecost story as the apostles proclaim Jesus Christ crucified and resurrected." The …