"Heavens no, my dear! ... Children learn by example you know." I was pleased to discover the following gem …
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What Makes a Good Parent?
Remember bringing your baby home from the hospital? I do. We placed our son, in his pumpkin seat, on the dining room …
Easter in the Household – Practical Ideas
"Walk around the neighborhood, looking for signs of new life.... Before dinner, sing a favorite Easter song or …
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Resurrection Rolls: An Easter Activity & Treat
I'm not a fan of using food as a teaching device. Food is to be eaten, not played with. Especially …
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Good Friday Through the Eyes of a Child
"Plant the cross on your heart, so that in its power and love you can continue to be Christ's representative in the world at work, …
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Holy Week, the Cross, and Children
"Experiencing the events of Holy Week and Easter can be a powerful way for children to share in the defining action of our …
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 …
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Feedback From the Flock
"You will discover areas needing improvement or clarification, better ways of dividing ministry tasks, and whether or not you need …
Multiple Intelligences In Faith Formation
Multiple Intelligences in a Church Context Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences has had an impact on how …
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Music for Lent: Journey Songs
"Lent is all about a journey. For 40 days we are on a pilgrimage of faith that leads us to Holy Week and the Way of the Cross. …