The Four Keys for Nurturing the Gift of Faith in Children
1. Caring Conversation
Christian values and faith are passed on to the next generation through supportive conversation. Listening and responding to the daily concerns of our children, makes it easier to have meaningful conversation regarding the love of God and is itself a way to express God’s love to others.
2. Devotional Life
To pass on the Christian faith to children, youth and adults, individuals need to learn the Christian message and Biblical story as their own story. Christianity shapes the whole of one’s life and, therefore, involves a lifetime of Christian study, reflection and prayer.
3. Service
Children, youth and adults are more likely to be influenced by those who walk the talk. The Christian talk is expressed in the Good Samaritan story. The action of the talk becomes a walk, a way of life, which communicates the care of others, and especially the care of those in need. Service projects are best done with family members and other intergenerational contact from a faith community.
4. Rituals and Traditions
Daily routines, celebrations, and other ways families choose to identify who they are and tell their family stories speak volumes about what the family values, believes and promotes.
-Values & Faith by Larson and Larson, pg. 11
(Developed originally by the Youth and Family Institute now tended by Milestones)
Christian values and faith are passed on to the next generation through supportive conversation. Listening and responding to the daily concerns of our children, makes it easier to have meaningful conversation regarding the love of God and is itself a way to express God’s love to others.
2. Devotional Life
To pass on the Christian faith to children, youth and adults, individuals need to learn the Christian message and Biblical story as their own story. Christianity shapes the whole of one’s life and, therefore, involves a lifetime of Christian study, reflection and prayer.
3. Service
Children, youth and adults are more likely to be influenced by those who walk the talk. The Christian talk is expressed in the Good Samaritan story. The action of the talk becomes a walk, a way of life, which communicates the care of others, and especially the care of those in need. Service projects are best done with family members and other intergenerational contact from a faith community.
4. Rituals and Traditions
Daily routines, celebrations, and other ways families choose to identify who they are and tell their family stories speak volumes about what the family values, believes and promotes.
-Values & Faith by Larson and Larson, pg. 11
(Developed originally by the Youth and Family Institute now tended by Milestones)
Sunday School for Children
Nurturing faith in children is a critical piece of our ministry at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. We are blessed to have many young families and lots of children with us each week. Sunday School is offered for Preschoolers-Elementary and Middle School and High School each week during the school year.
We always welcome visitors, so feel free to bring your children to join us. We begin Sunday School with an Opening Celebration for all ages in the Sanctuary. From there, our middle school and high schoolers head off to their classroom while the rest of our children learn using creative lessons from our SPARK curriculum. It's lots of fun and fast moving, storytelling, music, and crafts fill the hour. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!
We always welcome visitors, so feel free to bring your children to join us. We begin Sunday School with an Opening Celebration for all ages in the Sanctuary. From there, our middle school and high schoolers head off to their classroom while the rest of our children learn using creative lessons from our SPARK curriculum. It's lots of fun and fast moving, storytelling, music, and crafts fill the hour. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!