. . .for nurturing the moral and spiritual life of children within the Christian tradition.
1. Reading & discussing the Bible and interpretations of it w/kids
2. Praying with a community and at home
3. Remembering the Sabbath and worshipping together
4. Participating in the sacraments – communion, baptism,
5. Introducing kids to good examples, mentors, and stories of service and compassion
6. Participating in service projects together as a family or other caring adults what is connected to service is teaching financial responsibility
7. Singing together & exposing kids to the spiritual gifts of music and the arts
8. Appreciating the natural world and cultivating a reverence for creation
9. Fostering life-giving attitudes toward the body, sexuality and marriage, and helping young people find a mate
10. Educating kids and helping them discern their vocation in life – name their gifts
Marcia Bunge, PhD, Children's Spirituality Conference 2009, Chicago, Il
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