"The eggs were called pace eggs, the word coming from the French Pasque, which means Easter. Eggs became a symbol of the rock tomb out of which Jesus emerged to new …
2 Easter Crafts: Resurrection Garden & Easter Wheat
"Forth he came at Easter, like the risen grain, he that for three days in the grave had lain, quick from the dead my risen Lord is seen: Love is come again like wheat that …
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Houses for Change: Lenten Boxes to Help the Homeless
“As you do it to the least of these who are my brothers and sisters you have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:35 A New Take on Mite Boxes Mite boxes …
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Creating a Prayer Space at Home
"Simply by placing a candle, cross, Bible or other object on a piece of cloth can designate a special place." Sanctifying Space Creating a Prayer Space reminds everyone …
Easter in the Household – Practical Ideas
"Walk around the neighborhood, looking for signs of new life.... Before dinner, sing a favorite Easter song or Alleluia." Focusing on Easter While many households observe …
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Age-Appropriate Music for Holy Week and Easter
"And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be, and through eternity, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on!" Holy Week and Easter With Holy Week and …
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Letter from the Editor: 12 Highlights from 2025
Dear Building Faith Community,Happy Advent! I hope this season has brought you meaningful moments of waiting, hoping, and preparing for God to come and be among us in new ways.As …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Children’s Ministry Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your children's ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice depends entirely …
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Building Faith’s Favorite Free Christian Formation Resources
Christian formation does not have to be costly. Yet finding formation resources that are substantive, useful, and affordable can be tough. Expenses for curricula, books, supplies, …
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Canceling Debts for Lent: A Way to Do Lent in Community
“You know, Father, a lot of people in this country are only one serious medical crisis away from homelessness.” Those words stuck with me for the rest of the day. It seemed …
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