Faith Formation at Home
At Home Resources
Faith Formation is an integral part of the Christian development throughout a person's life. Studies have shown that the most important faith formation takes place at home. Here are some activities to do as a family or individual to strengthen your connection with God and explore your faith when you are not at church. These activities come from the Follow Me
curriculum that our Children's LIFT classes are implementing.
This week: PUZZLE TOGETHER
Supplies: Jigsaw puzzle(s)
God gave us the gift of families. Doing a project together as a family is another way to keep the Sabbath holy. You might invite friends or neighbors to join you. Find a puzzle that fits the abilities of your family and work together to assemble it. Families with younger children might choose puzzles with 100 or fewer pieces. Families with older children could choose puzzles with more pieces. Use the time to talk and laugh together. Be sure everyone has opportunities to contributes pieces.
"Practicing the Practice At Home" Handouts
Unit for October 20-November 17
Unit for September 15-October 13
Unit for April 14-May 19:
PC(USA) Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Around the Table is a Lilly Endowment Inc. funded initiative in the Presbyterian Church (USA) that will engage faith communities and parents and caregivers in innovative practices of sharing stories that grow intergenerational communities to support household faith formation.
Click here to learn more, and for access to resources, including a podcast, blog, and resource list.
FFC (Faith Formation Coordinators) Approved Resources
Good Kind makes fun, accesible tools for at home faith formation. Advent Blocks tell the story of God's people from creation through the birth of Jesus, making Advent a time to reflect on God's saving work in the world, not just a time to prepare for presents.
Gratikubes are a fun way to bring gratitude to into a family's daily life.
Easter Blocks tell the story of Jesus's final days during Holy Week in a very similar way that Advent Blocks do.
These are just some of the products Good Kind makes.
Traci Smith is a PC(USA) pastor and writer who focuses on ways to help families make everyday moments sacred. She has several books on traditions and prayers for family faith formation, as well as a website, weekly emails, and an Etsy store full of simple things for families to create faith formation at home.
