Godly Play
Ages 4-5, Preschool/Kindergarten
Curriculum:
Godly Play is a method of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s
presence in the lives of the children, utilizing key events of the Old Testament,
the parables of Jesus, and the Christmas/Easter events. In addition, we
help the children connect to the liturgical seasons. At the heart of the Godly Play methodology is
the belief that children already have an innate sense of the divine in their
lives. What they may lack is the necessary language to express their
experiences of God, so the sessions allow for the children to develop their
faith vocabulary, both in verbal sharing as well as through creative
expression, i.e. artwork, play time, etc.
With this in mind, we will provide a nurturing and safe
environment for the children to expand their religious vocabulary and faith. A
typical session last for 60 minutes, during which time the children will
participate in a presentation of a Biblical story, engage in creative play to
help them further develop their faith, and share in a communal meal that
somewhat mirrors our experience of gathering around the Eucharistic table.
Family Support:
Weekly family pages will be sent home/e-mailed to support
the weekly scripture story and overall lesson, along with links to suggested
online videos and supplemental curriculum.
Communication:
Flocknote
will be the primary mode of communication for all participants. You will
receive these communications via e-mail.
Formation of Groups:
Groups
will be formed based on room capacity and the number of
available catechists. Godly Play leaders will need to be recruited and
trained and will receive a leader guide along with on-going weekly
support.
Needs:
Adult leaders (2 per group). All families that provide a
catechist for one of our programs will receive a full tuition break for the
entire family.
Family Faith Formation Program
In an effort to support and encourage families to grow in their faith
together, as well as offer alternatives for families that already have
busy schedules, we are offering a family-based program. This program
will meet once a month on Sunday mornings from 10 - 11 a.m.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW)
Ages 4-years-old through Grade 3
Offered during the 9 and 11 Masses
The Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) ministry enables children to participate in the weekend worship experience, to nourish and guide their spiritual growth, and to immerse them in the Word of God in ways that are understandable to them. All children ages 4 years old through 3rd grade are welcome to participate. They enjoy the Word of God on their level, shared prayer, singing, and activities. There is no prior registration or fee for participation.
For more information about the Elementary Program, please contact Reneé Dignan at 952-405-7212 or rdignan@paxchristi.com, or call the parish office at 952-941-3150.