Christian
Formation
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries Resource Center
Subject: Christian Formation
Topic: Intergenerational and Family Resources
Intergenerational
Curriculum Resources
The
following item(s) are located at the
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Ministries Resource Center Home Congregational/ Leadership Development Stewardship/Mission and Outreach |
Lesson Plans for
Small Churches – ECUSA-Office of Children’s Ministries, Lesson plans that may be divided into children, youth, and adults, or may be used intergenerationally Available from the Office of Children’s Ministries for all seasons and years A, B, and C; available for preview: Advent/Christmas/Epiphany, Year C and Late Pentecost C Learning God’s
Stories Together – Dorothy Henderson & Lisa-Dawn McKenzie, The
Presbyterian Church in This resource is designed for people to work together learning a Bible story and then finding ways to make it their own. There are 4 units, each with 5 stories; each story has a variety of activities that the group can do following hearing the story but each group with an activity should include people of differing ages. The authors also encourage sharing food of some kind around the session. These sessions can be used in a variety of settings including family retreats, mid-week programs, etc. An excellent resource for a small church or for a group that wants to work with all ages at once. Clear Curriculum – Randall House
Publications, This resource is designed to have the entire family studying the same Scriptural materials from infants and toddlers through adulthood; it is closely age graded. The teacher guides include a brief reflection for the teacher and very detailed instructions for teaching each class. Patterns and other resources are included in a separate teacher pack. Also included is an activity book for the students. This curriculum resource has available all the “bells and whistles” and so can be a bit expensive. See also: Christian
Formation – The Storyteller Series – Christian Board of Publication A 5 lesson study for VBS with an emphasis on storytelling; includes instructions and materials for graded classes, age 2 years to adult, or for intergenerational activities; available for preview is God’s Brave People from 1995 |
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An
Introduction to Godly Play Theory Curriculum:
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Resources for Families
The following items are located at the Diocesan Center,
Saginaw: Faithtalk with
Children – Youth and Family Institute, Minneapolis MI Faithtalk is a set of cards with questions or comments to be responded to by children in a family context and also discussed by the rest of the family. They are designed to generate discussion about various aspects of faith and can be used quickly-as while driving from one place to the next-or for an extended discussion-perhaps around the dinner table. The deck is divided into 4 topics: Wondering, Actions and Feelings, Growing Together, and Memories. A spinner is included to help determine which card to pick but is not necessary. A fun way to get discussion going! New Faithtalk – Youth and Family Institute Faithtalk, like Faithtalk with Children, is a set of cards designed to help youth and their families or youth leaders talk on a variety of topics. The 4 topics for youth are Memories, Etchings (reflecting on experiences), Values, and Actions. Included with the card pack are a set of directions for the way to use these cards in a group and also suggestions for a variety of ways to use the cards with different groups and settings. Like the Faithtalk with Children, the cards come in their own colorful carrying pouch. Faithlife in the
Home – The Youth and Family Institute, What at first glance appears to be a catalog is in fact a directory of suggestions for helping your child develop spiritually, mentally and physically organized by ages. Each age segment includes some theory followed by concrete suggestions for helping you guide your child(ren) in faith. Many pages also include a box with “faithlife exercises” to try with your children. Encouragement for parents to be the primary faith “developer” in their child’s life. Several copies. Faith Family Style: Generations Growing
Together – This is a resource to help congregations help families do faith
formation in their own homes. Parents are children’s first and best teachers
about God and faith, but many parents feel unequipped to do intentional faith
formation. This resource provides 10 intergenerational events which help both
parents and children to begin working on faith in their own homes. Sessions include
worship, activities, and reflection on what has happened. It’s a good way to
bring together several generations. |
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