"In that moment, so pregnant with hope, pride, excitement, joy, nervousness, and expectation, we find our everyday sacrament." Sacraments: Those Visible Signs Christians of many …
We Invited our High School Youth back to Sunday School: And they Came!
"How do we honor the demands on your time, while ensuring that the adults who faithfully prepare lessons have enough critical mass of teens in the room to teach?" High School …
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Taking Faith Formation Outdoors: 5 Ideas
"We know that engaging the Bible requires tangible experiences. That means water, soil, plants, rocks, and seeds!" Taking Christian Education Outdoors Sunday school attendance …
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What is the Year of Mercy?
"Because relationship with God implies relationship among people, mercy is the loving kindness and service we owe each other." Editors Note We are so thankful …
Creative Ideas for Children’s Ash Wednesday
"The key, I have found, is using stories, songs, prayers, and movement to keep children engaged and deepen their understanding." Reinvigorating our Children's Services As a priest …
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Matching Resources to Our Identity
Every year in late summer, the Center for the Ministry of Teaching (CMT) gets phone calls and emails from alumni, clergy, and lay formation leaders who are looking for the perfect …
What is Curriculum?
What is Curriculum? To run the course –Latin Curriculum for the Church Fashion Me a People by Maria Harris has helped us understand that the church itself is an educator, teaching …
Advent Discussion Spirals from Candle Press
"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you." -Isaiah 60:1 Celebrating Advent and Nurturing Households In the spirit of the …
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The Rite Place: Interactive Worship for Children & Adults
"The Rite Place invites children into age-appropriate ministry where they learn responsibility by participating fully in worship. It also invites parents to learn about worshiping …
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Make a Faith Chest
"A faith chest allows us to look back, as often as we need, at the parts of our spiritual lives. Young children will take great joy in looking through the chest with a parent or …