Books in Companions in Christ series

THE WAY OF THE CHILD focuses on the spiritual formation of children. Part of the COMPANIONS IN CHRIST series, it helps children learn and experience spiritual practices that lead them into a deeper awareness of God's presence in their lives. Each session is designed for a 60 to 90 minute time frame with children ages 6-11. There are enough sessions to use from September through May in Sunday school and for weekday or weeknight settings. It is also deisgned for short-term use or sessions can be adapted for day camp, VBS, and other gatherings of children throughout the year. Additional THE WAY OF THE CHILD components include a Music CD, a Resource Booklet, a Family Booklet, an Intepretive DVD, and a Training DVD.

* What is The Way of the Child? * What is spiritual formation? * What happens during the sessions? * What can I do to support the study? * How can our family - together - share our faith in practical ways? Church provides important training, but within everyday family life is where we really learn about trust, acceptance, respect and forgiveness. Incorporate the practical ideas from The Way of the Child Family Booklet to support and cultivate your child's spirituality - yes, even amidst the most busy family life. ""Children are spiritual beings who come to us as gifts from God,"" writes McGregor. ""The child's natural way of life and the way most of us live seem to be two different orders of reality. Yet the way of the child represents much of what we consider central to authentic Christian spirituality."" Reclaim the ""way of the child"" while nurturing and deepening your family's relationship with God. Every family with a child in The Way of the Child program needs a copy of The Family Booklet. The Way of the Child can be used as an extended Sunday school, in small play/pray groups, by individuals who ""home school"" their kids, by grandparents who care about their grandkids, or as part of a Vacation Bible School experience