It's almost summer in the northern hemisphere, and we at Building Faith want to share with you some new resources to help you rest, reflect, and recharge yourselves during these …
Building Faith’s Top Picks for Youth Ministry Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your youth ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice depends entirely on your …
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Cultivating Adventurous, Missional Leaders
Few will remember it—and fewer still will believe it—but when I was a seminarian at Virginia Theological Seminary, I was president of the Rosary Society. Raised from birth in …
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Celebrating God’s Gifts for All People: The Meaning and Invitation of Las Posadas
My Own Experience of "Las Posadas" As a child in a multicultural family, I had the privilege of celebrating the Advent and Christmas seasons in many different ways. I grew up in …
Prayers and a Blessing for Advent
Advent is a season that encourages us to pray from our bones. Its vivid stories and songs implore us to pursue, desire, and cry out for what is still not yet, still to come, still …
Chalking the Door: An Epiphany Tradition
"Chalking the Door" is a short liturgy for marking our homes with sacred symbols and asking God's blessing upon those who live, work, or visit throughout the coming year. In this …
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St. Francis Day Survival Guide: Practical Tips for Animal Blessings
Many churches and faith communities offer animal blessing ceremonies. A popular date for these events is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, which is celebrated on October 4. If …
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Baptismal Covenant Printables
During the Easter season of 2020, when Christian formation could not take place onsite, I led an online intergenerational formation series for the parish I was serving on the …
Black History Month Resources for 2023
February is Black History Month in the U.S., and the theme for 2023 is “Black Resistance.” According to the “2023 Black History Theme Executive Summary” by the Association for the …
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