"'Give me you rag,' he said, tracing his own line on her cheek, 'and I'll give you …
Video Tutorial: How to Make a Palm Cross
Palm Sunday is upon us, and churches around the world will be enacting the drama of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Is …
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“The Painting Table” in Lent
"One of the most freeing spiritual exercises I have ever experienced! I am so very grateful for this sacred space, especially now, …
How to Reinvent Your Easter Egg Hunt, for Good
"As children empty their eggs, they drop their Good Sam Bucks into three jars representing local non-profit charities that help …
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“Praying, Obviously!” 7 Ways to Help Children Pray at Church
"Every other week or so, I invite the children to share how prayer is for them. I continually find myself awed by the intimacy and …
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Make a Resurrection Set: Hands-on Easter Learning
"After telling and showing them the story, let children play. Encourage them to tell you the story." Make a Resurrection …
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Spiritual Direction: Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask
Building Faith is devoted to faith formation for all ages. For adults, a key opportunity is spiritual direction. It is available …
A Youth Curriculum That Works: Youth Emmaus
“That was fun!” “That was a great lesson!” I had always hoped to hear comments like these from the youth of the church where I …
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Maundy Thursday with Children
"We taught the children to sing “Ubi Caritas,” which they continued to chant throughout the …
Nurturing Spirituality at Home
"When all the power went out and she was huddled with her family in the living room with aftershocks shaking them, one of the …