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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"
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