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5 Tips for Engaging Young Families at Church

"There is no magic bullet, no perfect formula, no 'just right.' What we can do is listen for the Holy Spirit and do the hard work …

"Many teachers, through the years, have shared stories of their own faith deepening through teaching others with this …

"The curriculum is informed and viewed through scripture, reason, and our wonderfully rich Episcopal tradition... ECC is, quite …

"ECC lesson plans are designed to feed teachers, just as much as the children with whom they will share this …

"The kids love it, the teens who assist in our Sunday school classes are more excited about teaching, and the parents are happy …

"The Confirmation Project data is convincing. Healthy confirmation programs exist and they can be found in tiny congregations and …

"Take a step back to look at the church as a whole, its strengths and weaknesses, its character or ethos, its beliefs and faith …

"The response has been positive from the children, the parents, and my current leaders who had wanted a way to make a first time …

"You may even want to say what specifically you are praying for, for example, 'I am keeping everyone in my prayers for a …

"This modeling of care for the other, illustrated by mentors in their care for confirmands, also teaches confirmands that we are …