Christian Formation

Diocese of Eastern Michigan

Ministries Resource Center Directory (A Lending Library)

Subject: Christian Formation

Topic: Programs

Programs

The following items are located at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw:

Ministries Resource Center Home Anglican/Episcopal Church Christian Formation Congregational/ Leadership Development Ecumenism/Evangelism Music and Worship Peace & Justice Ministries Bible/Prayer/Sacraments Stewardship/Mission and Outreach Youth/Journey to Adulthood An Introduction to Godly Play Theory Programs Children in Worship Vacation Bible School Curriculum: Preschool Worship Center Elementary Education Youth/Journey to Adulthood Adult Formation Adult Resources All Ages

Creative Christian Education – Howard Hanchey, Morehouse Publishing, Harrisburg, PA; 1986 This book includes both theory and practice in organizing a Christian Formation program based on the Church year and the lectionary texts. The first half of the book looks at the "why" of Christian Formation and how to get started; the second half deals with the particular lessons to be used. Many ideas for a program are presented, but they are not spelled out in detail; teachers would need to be creative themselves, or have alternate resources Curriculum Overview and Evaluation - Sharon Ely Pearson, Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut; 2001 The overview looks at 30 different Christian Education Curriculum Resources, including the publisher, content style, ages covered, and cost; the evaluation goes into much greater detail about how the material is set up and to be used. Both cover all the familiar Episcopal curriculum resources, as well as many others used in Sunday School. 2 copies. The New Prayer Book Guide to Christian Education – Joseph P. Russell, ed. Cowley Publications, Cambridge MA; 1996 This is a "how to" book based on the Church year with references to Years A, B, and C. It provides the themes of the lections, phrases for memorization, key words, ideas, and concepts to explore, stories to tell, Christian practice and liturgical tradition, and formation in baptismal discipleship. An appendix has a discussion of how to set up a teaching situation. It appears to be aimed at adults, or possibly older youth, with an emphasis on discussion and not activity. Sharing Our Biblical Story – Joseph P. Russell, Morehouse Publishing, Harrisburg PA; 1988 Defines ways to use the lectionary as a basis for curriculum; introductory chapters discuss stories and storytelling, an overview of the development of the Bible, and seeing the liturgy as drama. The remaining chapters give examples of lessons, a commentary of the lessons, and suggestions for Saints’ and Holy Days.

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For more information or to borrow a particular item, contact Marnie Bash,

Coordinator, Ministries Resource Center: mpbash@ameritech.net or 989-839-9364.

If you are a member of the Diocese of Eastern Michigan, you may contact directly the listed church,

or, for items found at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw, contact Marnie Bash as listed above.