by Jill Tomey | Oct 23, 2023 | Faith Activity
Respect in Church Start a discussion with the family about rude behavior. Explain that you are not calling out specific incidents involving specific people but rather a list of rude behaviors. After you feel your list is complete or complete enough, ask if these...
by Jill Tomey | Sep 25, 2023 | Faith Activity
Bonded You will need to set up a simple obstacle/slalom course using things around the home or yard. You can choose to do this inside or outside. You will also need a large coat or button-down shirt from a parent. It needs to be large enough that two children can each...
by Jill Tomey | May 1, 2021 | Faith Activity
Be Like Samuel Begin by reading the story in the Bible where Hannah chooses for her son to be raised by priests of the temple so that he can rise to greatness. After the story, give each family member of the group a ball of clay or modeling compound. Explain that your...
by Jacqueline Schmucki | Apr 1, 2021 | Faith Activity
The Paralyzed Man Read aloud the story of the paralyzed man being lowered through a roof in Mark 2:1-12. Next, you will recreate the paralyzed man on the mat. The smallest among you will be the paralyzed man. Brainstorm how you could lift someone and carry them...
by Jill Tomey | Nov 1, 2020 | Faith Activity
Soaking up God’s Wisdom You will need two small dry sponges, a bowl of clear water, a small shallow bowl with red-colored water (or you can use a red-colored drink), and 2 paper plates (ones with a bit of lip on them work best). Start by explaining that the...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 1, 2020 | Faith Activity
Be The Rock! You will need a rock that is smaller than your fist and similarly sized cup of sand. Pass around the rock and let each person say a word to describe the rock. Next pass around the sand. They are to describe the sand as well. Which one would you rather use...
