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Children’s Formation
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Lenten Devotionals. During the Lenten season, children and families are invited to share in a devotional at home. The devotional we have chosen for this year is called “Breaking the Chains” from The Salt Project and is an interactive, engaging way to build a daily practice of Scripture reading and prayerful reflection with your family. If you and your family would like to participate in this take-home devotional, please email Mary Shea (msquach@gracestlukes.org) to receive the supplies needed.
Godly Play. As we move into the season of Lent, we are reminded to slow down and get ready for what is to come with Easter. What better way to do this than through Godly Play? Godly Play resumed during Children’s Formation on Sunday, February 27th and will continue through Palm Sunday on April 10th. We will tell the stories of Jesus’ life and how they ultimately lead to the cross and the resurrection. Godly Play invites the children to slow down, listen to a story, and work reflectively on that story. Godly Play is for children Pre-K through 3rd grade and is during the Formation Hour from 9:30-10:15.
Weaving God’s Promises. While Pre-K through 3rd grade shifts to Godly Play during Lent, the 4th and 5th graders will begin a new curriculum. Weaving God’s Promises is an Episcopal curriculum that focuses on how God’s promises to us are “inextricably woven into our lives.” The three foundational aspects of this curriculum are Holy Scripture, The Church (focusing on the Episcopal tradition), and Christian Living. We will begin Weaving God’s Promises during Lent for 4th and 5th grade, but will continue to offer this curriculum throughout the year for all grade levels.
Easter. The annual Easter Egg Hunt returns! During the Formation Hour (9:30-10:15) on Easter Sunday, April 17th, we will have an Easter Egg Hunt for all children outdoors around the church campus. Meet in Trezevant Hall and we will send the children out by age group to their designated areas to hunt for eggs! Bring a bag or basket to collect your eggs. After the hunt is over, children and families are invited to return to Trezevant for Easter crafts and activities!
