- Listening to the Child
- Children’s Ministry in England
- Global children
- Childhood and Nature
- DCSF
- Off the Bookshelf
Listening to the Child
The Center for Children and Theology is an American site which focuses on the work of Sofia Cavaletti and the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Its BlogSpot records children’s responses to the stories they have heard. Take a look to be reminded again of the depth of a child’s spiritual life.
Children’s Ministry in England
A few weeks ago the Church Times devoted two pages to exploring the range of activities that are happening for children in Anglican churches. You can read the article here.
Global Children
Love it or loathe it, Facebook can lead you down some interesting roads of inquiry. I’m grateful to David Pritchard for pointing me in the direction of this article which focuses on children and theology in a global context.
Childhood and Nature
Genesis 1, Psalm 8, Psalm 104 – just three places in which the wonders of God’s world are extolled in scripture. But according to this report, children are having fewer chances to play outside and enjoy nature. Take advantage of the summer (and sun??) to let your children’s groups enjoy the natural world, and not just be cooped up inside! National Play Day might be a suitable time to get out and about!
DCSF
The latest Government reshuffle has produced a few changes in the Ministerial Team at the Department for Children, School and Families. Ed Balls MP remains Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, now with Dawn Primarolo as Minister for State for Children, Young People and Families and Baroness Delyth Morgan remaining Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children, Young People and Families. You can see the whole line up (including their role descriptions!) on the DCSF website
Off the Bookshelf
THE LION BOOK OF PRAYERS TO READ AND KNOW
This is a lovely book which doesn’t stray into the `twee’ territory that children’s prayer books often do! Each section opens with a simple `why we pray this way’ spread, using biblical insights, and then leads into a selection of prayers, from praise through saying sorry, to blessings. Just right for using with under 7s.
The Lion Book of Prayers to Read and Know
By Sophie Piper
Pub. LionHudson ISBN: 978-0-7459-6147-7 £7.99
