Shaping Faith with - and within - Children
- Worship
- http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/ - ideas to engage children in church for those using Revised Common Lectionary. This site has a topical, lectionary and scripture index.
- http://flamecreativekids.blogspot.com/ - blog with ideas for creative storytelling, prayer stations, seasonal activities
- http://www.godlyplayfoundation.org - Godly Play: method is a curriculum of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence in our lives based on Montessori principles. The handcrafted story telling materials allow the participants to see the story and interact with it.
- http://www.worshipwoodworks.com/ - Young Children and worship and Following Jesus by Dr. Sonja Stewart is a Montessori method for teaching young children Bible stories.
- http://ministry-to-children.com/family-worship/ - This site is dedicated to providing worship resources to encourage family to worship at home.
- http://www.seasonsonline.ca/11/92/ - 6 pamphlets to share with your congregations: Ministry of Children, Welcome to Worship, Being With Children in Worship, Including Children in Worship, Children and Baptism, Children and Communion
- Children and Communion- Three free reproducible pamphlets for families with children engaging in preparation for participation in the sacrament. A list of additional resources can be found here.
- Children’s aids in worship- The effective inclusion of children in worship is an important goal for 21st century congregations. Worship is the central, formational activity of congregational life and children benefit when they are incorporated into this interage opportunity with regularity. How often, when and how is for your congregation to decide. The material here will assist you to do so.
- Prayer stations in Worship
- Storybooks in worship
- http://storypath.upsem.edu/ - This site provides suggestions of children’s books to use in worship. The site has a lectionary, scripture, and theme index.
- Comment Field – Sharing our ideas
- Learning
- Service