Mystery of God

Chapter 1
In this chapter, the children learn about our innate search for God. Use the collage making activity below to help the children recognize where they find God in their lives.

Click here to download "Finding God"

Chapter 2
In this chapter, the children learn about the Bible. Use the activity below to introduce them to the variety of translations of the Bible.

Click here to download "Comparing Translations of the Bible"

Chapter 3
In this chapter, the children learn about the scripture story, the Man Born Blind. Use the activity below to discuss with the children how they can help others see with the eyes of faith.

Click here to download "Taking a Trust Walk"

Chapter 4
In this chapter, the children learn about God, the Creator. Use the activity below to help the children compare the two creation stories in Genesis.

Click here to download "Comparing Creation Stories"

Chapter 5
In this chapter, you introduce the children to both the Nicene Creed and the Apostles' Creed. Using the Nicene Creed, have the children solve creed puzzles.

Click here to download "Making Creed Puzzles"

Chapter 6
In this chapter, the children learn about Christian symbols. Invite the children to make their own Christian symbols.

Click here to download "Making Christian Symbols"

Chapter 7
In this chapter, the children read and reflect on the story of the Transfiguration. You might like to lead the whole group through a guided meditation on this story. Follow the directions below.

Click here to download "Leading a Guided Meditation on Matthew 17:1-13"

Chapter 8
In this chapter, the children read about prophets. Follow the directions below to encourage the children to speak as prophets.

Click here to download "Making Prophetic Speeches"

Chapter 9
In this chapter, the children learn about Jesus' passion and death. This is an appropriate time to help them become more familiar with the Stations of the Cross. Follow the directions below.

Click here to download "Praying the Stations with Teens"

Chapter 10
In this chapter, the children learn about the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. This is an appropriate time to help the children become more familiar with all four Gospel accounts of the resurrection. Follow the directions for the activity below.

Click here to download "Gospel Accounts of the Resurrection"

Chapter 11
In this chapter, the children learn about the resurrection stories. To help the children become more familiar with these stories, invite them to act them out. Follow the directions below.

Click here to download "Acting Out the Appearance Stories"

Chapter 12
In this chapter, the children learned about the Holy Spirit. Have the children follow the directions for the activity below to further develop their understanding of the Spirit.

Click here to download "Writing Cinquain Poems about the Spirit"