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Overview
Rost takes us into the delightful dimension of creative catechetics, with its powerful impact on children's faith-learning. She first leads us in an exploration of our own creativity, our sense of prayer, and our own sense of discipleship. She then suggests ways to enliven the gathering space, using the children's five senses to help open them to these rich faith experiences. She offers approaches to the critical factors in preparation, presentation and procedure that make for successful empowerment of the child's faith learning. She also includes scores of practical ideas for involving primary and middle-grade children in Omaking prayer,O helping them express their unity with God through prayer. Finally, she discusses the many resources essential to our own spiritual formation, which must go hand-in-hand with that of unfolding a vibrant faith life in children. An excellent resource to inspire, encourage and sensibly guide catechetical ministry as it is meant to be: joy-filled, revitalizing and life-impacting.
Synopsis
Rost takes us into the delightful dimension of creative catechetics, with its powerful impact on childrenOs faith-learning. She first leads us in an exploration of our own creativity, our sense of prayer, and our own sense of discipleship. She then suggests ways to enliven the gathering space, using the childrenOs five senses to help open them to these rich faith experiences. She offers approaches to the critical factors in preparation, presentation and procedure that make for successful empowerment of the childOs faith learning. She also includes scores of practical ideas for involving primary and middle-grade children in Omaking prayer,O helping them express their unity with God through prayer. Finally, she discusses the many resources essential to our own spiritual formation, which must go hand-in-hand with that of unfolding a vibrant faith life in children. An excellent resource to inspire, encourage and sensibly guide catechetical ministry as it is meant to be: joy-filled, revitalizing and life-impacting.