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International Association for Children's ...

The IACS supports the International Conferences on Children’s Spirituality and is planning an on line symposium called ‘Children’s Spirituality: Meeting New Challenges’ on 20/21 and 24/25 July 2023.

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All Will Be Well: Learning to Trust God's Love ...

Mima is very sick, and just thinking about it makes Julian very sad and very angry. Julian is worried about Mima and wonders if God can hear her or if God cares. So Mima explains to Julian that God loves us and that God can be trusted—even when we are sad or angry. This gentle story of a grandmother's love for her granddaughter incorporates the timeless wisdom of Julian of Norwich: because of God's great love for us, all will be well.

All Will Be Well: Learning to Trust God's Love Children's Picture Book
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Children Spirituality and Spiritual Direction ...

Join me this Autumn for two classes through the Companioning Center: 1. Children Spirituality 2. Spiritual Direction with children. Registration is open!

Children Spirituality and Spiritual Direction with Children Courses Through the Companioning Center
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The Good, Good Work of Testing Boundaries: Luke ...

Like all human children, Jesus learned his boundaries and even flopped his toe over the edge to see how far was too far. He used the question, “Why were you searching for me?” and “Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” as boundary markers. Jesus is without sin; therefore, this boundary testing isn’t off the mark, but right in line with human development. Verses 51 and 52 show us that once he located the boundaries, he honored them.

The Good, Good Work of Testing Boundaries: Luke 2:41-52
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Cultivating Resiliency in Children: 5 F-Words ...

In this season we are all stretched thin. Many of us are pushed to the edge of our resources. In our family we feel it too. The following is a short video series with small group discussion questions for adults and a few spiritual practices for parents and families.

Cultivating Resiliency in Children: 5 F-Words to Remember

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Fasting

Fasting: Giving up something on purpose so we can hear God better

Some ideas for practicing:

  • We never encourage children to fast from food; it goes without saying that children are growing and need the nutrients. However they can give up desserts, sweets, video games, TV, etc.
  • During Advent and Lent, invite your family into a reflective time asking the question: What “thing” is keeping me from hearing God clearly? Or What “thing” do I love more than God? Give that “thing” up during these seasons.

Learn more about fasting.