One of the overall themes here at Building Faith is that Christian Formation can happen anytime and anywhere (almost). As leaders, we can understand what our folks are already …
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Father Forgive Them: A Good Friday Meditation
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 The Passion on Film I don't like Jesus movies. Even as a child, I found myself confused and …
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Easter Symbols – What do Bunnies, Eggs, and Bonnets have to do with Jesus?
"Our Christian faith is rich in symbolism, both ancient and modern. Easter, after our period of study and repentance, offers us every opportunity to share the Love of God in Jesus …
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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 love they experience, and I am SO grateful that …
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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 to both lay persons and clergy, and it’s done in a …
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 serve. But I only began to hear them when I …
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Children’s Stations of the Cross
"The very young ones may not grasp all the details, but they are captivated by the figure of Jesus, even when he hurts." Stations of the Cross for Children The supplies …
That Empty Feeling: What To Do When Nobody Shows Up for Sunday School
"Feelings of resentment bubble up inside you. What do you do? Well, don't pack up your book bag and head out the door. God has a plan, even if you need to scrap your own." That …
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Singing in the Dark: Ash Wednesday with Children
"Finding a way to share Ash Wednesday with children may be difficult, but it is not impossible. In my own parish, we do it through song." Darkness and Song As a little …
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Inquiring Minds Want to Know: A Recipe for Confirmation
Home baked bread has been part of my life ever since I can remember. On Sundays my mother would take out the Joy of Cooking, turn to page 603, and begin gathering the ingredients. …
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