Christian
Formation
Diocese
of Eastern Michigan
Ministries Resource Center
Subject: Christian
Formation
Topic: Children in
Worship
Children
In Worship
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Ministries Resource Center Home Congregational/ Leadership Development Stewardship/Mission and Outreach An
Introduction to Godly Play Theory Curriculum: Diocese of Eastern Michigan Home |
(Video) Receiving
the Child – Episcopal Church Center-Ministries with Young People, This video shows
how children were incorporated into the ministry and worship at General
Convention 2003; it introduces the concept of creating
solid formational opportunities, developing safe space, program, worship and
activities for children present at churchwide or diocesan events. Attached are a study guide
and a copy of the Children’s Charter for the Church. 51 min. Awake My Soul: A Liturgical Resource for use with Children and Adults - Julia R. Huttar Bailey, & Ernesto R. Medina, ed. ECUSA-Office for Children’s
Ministries, This resource offers congregations ways to live and worship intergenerationally. Included are a delightful order of morning worship, many methods to include children and visitors in the service, a listing of kid-friendly hymns, and clever ways to do readings plus much more! If you’re looking for more meaningful ways to include children and youth in worship, Awake My Soul is wonderful! Gateways to Worship
- Carolyn C. Brown, Abingdon Press, A series of 52 lessons to help children become comfortable in worship, based on the Church year. Each lesson is well laid out, and includes a table for the flow of the morning as well as detailed lesson plans. Best with older 4's and 5's. 3 copies Children at
Worship; Congregations in Bloom - Caroline S.
Fairless, Church Publishing Inc, Contains a mix of theory about why children should be an integral part of worship and practical ways to include them in the worship of the congregation. Includes stories about children and pictures of their art in response to hearing about God. Sidebars include many short observations and allow space for writing in comments. Creative and exciting ways to include children in the full work and worship of the church. 2 copies Celebrating
the Church Year with Young Children -
Joan Halmo, The Liturgical Press, Focuses on the major seasons and feasts, so is good for supplemental lessons in another program; offers a variety of ideas but not a defined lesson plan; Probably better with older 4's and 5's. Some background material, and appendices with (Roman Catholic) lections and with music. |
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