Tag Archives: children

What should I say?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Sharon Harding

A helpful article “Dealing With Grief: Five Things NOT To Say And Five Things To Say In A Trauma Involving Children ” Continue reading →

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Are you listening?

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Sharon Harding

That day I was gifted with a deep insight from two young disciples, who helped me see things differently. I have found that God often speaks to me through the voices and actions of children. I just have to be listening. Continue reading →

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Greetings from Northern Alberta

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Sharon Harding

I would love to meet you and find out more about the children’s ministry in your parish. Please take a moment to introduce yourself and tell us where you live, if you are comfortable doing so, and what you see when you look out of your window. Continue reading →

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What to do with the kids in the summer?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Fiona Brownlee

The need to keep children and their families engaged in the worshipping life of the Christian community no matter what time of the year is paramount for healthy Christian communities. The question then arises how to make that happen? Continue reading →

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Holy Week and Children

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Fiona Brownlee

Holy Week is a time of fear, awe, and wonder for us as adults. How do we share that with the children in our parishes? How do we help them to experience the journey that Jesus made from Palm Sunday to Good Friday to Easter Sunday? Continue reading →

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Lent, Children and Honesty about Jesus

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Fiona Brownlee

Lent can be a difficult season to explain to children. It is much easier with Advent – we are getting ready for the birth of Jesus. Children can connect with that. It is fun and exciting and there are lots of neat things to get ready for. I find that Lent is harder with children. Continue reading →

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Why I love Children’s Ministry

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Fiona Brownlee

I began teaching Sunday School when I was 16 years old, more years ago than I like to remember most days. I thought I knew everything I needed to know about sharing the faith with children. Continue reading →

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