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Faith Journey Programs for Kids and Teens

Engaging programs for children and teens to explore faith through interactive lessons, crafts, and activities. From building a solid foundation in early years to serving with purpose in high school, each level focuses on a different aspect of Christian spirituality.

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Faith Journey Programs for Kids and Teens

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  1. Program Summaries Jesus and Me God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life

  2. Grade Levels • Jesus and Me, K-1 • God and Me, grades 2-3 • God and Family, grades 4-6 • God and Church, grades 6-8 • God and Life, grades 9-12

  3. Program Summary:Jesus and Me (grades K-1)

  4. Jesus and MeGrades K-1 • Theme: “Jesus as Storyteller, Teacher, Friend, and Healer” • Hands-On: Jesus Scroll Craft • Memory Requirement: 4 Bible verses • Schedule: minimum 4 sessions

  5. Jesus and MeGrades K-1 Table of Contents: • Lesson 1: Jesus Was a Storyteller • Lesson 2: Jesus Was a Teacher • Lesson 3: Jesus Was a Friend • Lesson 4: Jesus was a Healer

  6. Jesus and Me:Scroll Craft • Favorite Activity: Jesus Scroll Craft!

  7. Jesus and Me:Award • Purple is the color for the Jesus and Me program. • Purple symbolizes royalty. • When children wear the recognition, they are reminded that Jesus is King and also Storyteller, Teacher, Friend, and Healer.

  8. Program Summary:God and Me (grades 1-3)

  9. God and MeGrades 1-3 • Theme: “Best Friends with Jesus” • Hands-On: GAMEBox • Memory Requirement: The Lord’s Prayer • Schedule: minimum 4 sessions

  10. God and MeGrades 1-3 Table of Contents: • Lesson 1: God Created Me • Lesson 2: Jesus Is God’s Gift to Me • Lesson 3: I can Talk with God • Lesson 4: Because God Cares for Me, I Can Care for Others

  11. God and Me:Prayer Cube • Favorite lesson: The lesson on prayer • Kids use P-A-T-H* to learn four parts of prayer and they make a prayer cube. * Praise - Apology - Thanks - Help

  12. God and Me:Award • Red is the color for the God and Me program. • Red symbolizes love and the blood of Christ. • When children wear the recognition, they are reminded that they are “Best Friends with Jesus.”

  13. Program Summary:God and Family (grades 4-6)

  14. God and Family:Grades 4-6 • Theme: “Growing in God’s Love” • Hands-on: PIZZA • Memory Requirement: The Ten Commandments • Schedule: minimum 6 sessions

  15. God and Family:Grades 4-6 Table of Contents • Crust – Foundation – We Are God’s Family • Sauce – Family Heritage, Spiritual Heritage • Toppings – Our Talents and Gifts Strengthen Our Families • Cheese – In God’s Family We’re Loved No Matter What! Because We’re Loved, We Follow Rules • Bake – Being in God’s Family Helps Us When Things Are Tough • Eat, Share, Enjoy! – In God’s Family, We Share as a Response to God’s Love

  16. God and Family:Grades 4-6 • Favorite activity: making a real pizza!

  17. God and Family:Award • Yellow is the color for the God and Family program. • Yellow symbolizes sunlight and joy. • When children wear the recognition, they are reminded of the joy and blessings of family as they seek to “Grow in God’s Love.”

  18. Program Summary:God and Church (grades 6-8)

  19. God and Church:Grades 6-8 • Theme: “My Journey with Christ” • Hands-on: Video or Photo Album • Memory Requirement: Creed • Schedule: minimum 12 sessions • Daily Bible Reading Requirement: 3 weeks min. • Service Projects: Community and Church service projects

  20. God and Church:Grades 6-8 Table of Contents • Unit I - My Journey: Meeting Christ • Unit II - My Journey: Worshiping God • Unit III - My Journey: Witnessing and Ministering for Christ

  21. God and Church:Grades 6-8 • God and Church is often incorporated into confirmation programs. • Special consideration must be made when teaching multi-denominations in one class. • This is the only level that has denominational pins.

  22. God and Church:Grades 6-8 • Favorite activities: • Making videos • Learning about their own congregations • Interviewing clergy • Visiting other churches

  23. God and Church:Award • Blue is the color for the God and Church program. • Blue symbolizes loyalty and truth. • When young people wear the recognition, they are challenged to uphold these values as they continue a lifetime “Journey with Christ.”

  24. Program Summary:God and Life (grades 9-12)

  25. God and Life:Grades 9-12 • Theme: “Called by Christ to Serve • Daily Bible Reading Requirement: 3 months minimum • Schedule: minimum 12 sessions plus 5 Service Projects • Required: Write a Personal Statement of Commitment

  26. God and Life:Grades 9-12 Table of Contents • Lesson 1 - God Calls All Kinds of People • Lesson 2 - God Doesn’t Expect Us to Do It On Our Own • Lesson 3 - Each of Us Must Make a Personal Response to the Call of God • Lesson 4 - God Gives Strength to Face Adversities • Lesson 5 - God Can Accomplish Great Things through Those Who are Willing to Do God’s Will

  27. God and Life:Grades 9-12 • Favorite Activities • Bible Study • Leading a worship service • Doing the children’s sermon

  28. God and Life:Award • Green is the color for the God and Life program. • Green symbolizes new growth and eternal life. • When young people wear the recognition, they are strengthened in the knowledge that they are “Called by Christ to Serve.”

  29. Four-StarRecipients • Four-star recipients are those individuals who have earned all four core programs of the P.R.A.Y. series. • Four-star recipients will receive a certificate and letter of congratulations from P.R.A.Y. A special pin is available at additional cost. 

  30. Conclusion • Each of the four programs in the P.R.A.Y. series is an independent unit. • The P.R.A.Y. Programs are Bible-based and require service projects. • Children and families are brought closer together and closer to Christ.

  31. Blessings on Your Ministry! • For more information and to view additional presentations, please visit www.praypub.org. • Thank you! Programs of Religious Activities with Youth 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B, St. Louis MO 63123 phone 1-800-933-7729 or 314-845-3318 fax 314-845-0038 email pray@praypub.org

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