Faith development

Online Video Resource
Canada Youth 2009 Highlight Video

Posted November 10th, 2009

This video features highlights from the Canada Youth 2009 Conference, which was held at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, in July 2009.

Bookroom Resource
What Happens in Baptism? A Pamphlet for Parents of Infants

Posted August 27th, 2008

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Really Listening to Children and Youth

Posted July 21st, 2008

This PDF contains a brief article on strategies to use when listening to children and youth. From For Leaders, August 2006.

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Everyday Faith: Nurturing Faith in Children & Families this Summer

Posted May 20th, 2008

This PDF contains a number of ideas for ways congregations can help families nurture faith during the summer months. From Equipping, May 2008.

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The Labyrinth: A meaningful Lenten program for youth

Posted April 18th, 2008

This PDF contains instructions for a simple labyrinth program for youth. From Equipping, February 2008.

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When Little Kids Ask Hard Questions about God

Posted April 18th, 2008

This PDF contains some examples of answers to give to children who ask difficult theological questions.

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B.J. and Emily Puppet Intergenerational Worship for Christian Family Sunday

Posted April 17th, 2008

This RTF (Rich Text Format) contains an intergenerational service for Christian Family Sunday using puppets.

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Church Family Service for Pentecost/Christian Family Sunday

Posted April 17th, 2008

This PDF contains a church family worship service for Pentecost/Christian Family Sunday. From Equipping, May 2008.

An editable RTF (Rich Text Format) version is also available.

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Church Family Service for Pentecost/Christian Family Sunday

Posted March 12th, 2008

This RTF (Rich Text Format) document contains a church family worship service for Pentecost/Christian Family Sunday. From Equipping, May 2008.

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Praying with Children & Youth

Posted September 25th, 2007

This PDF contains ideas for how to pray with children and youth. From For Leaders, February 2004.

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Giving a Bible to a Young Person?

Posted August 29th, 2007

Many churches give Bibles at specific points to the young people in their congregation. This chart may help in the decision making.

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Opportunity to Serve

Posted July 25th, 2007

This PDF contains ideas for how congregations can participate with youth in community service. From For Leaders, November 2005.

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Using Centering Prayer with Older Children and Youth

Posted July 23rd, 2007

This PDF contains steps for engaging in a centering prayer, a method developed by Trappist monks.