Remember, you don’t need to be a saint,
have a degree in theology, or have all the right
answers, to help your child on their spiritual
journey. Like your child, you have the breath
of God within you. Like your child,
you are growing up in Christ.
We must teach our children
To smell the earth
To taste the rain
To touch the wind
To see things grow
To hear the sunrise and night fall
To care.
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• Why is it important to introduce your children
to a specific religion?
Isn’t it enough to teach them to be caring and
sensitive to others and to the natural world?
• One of the greatest needs of children is for
relationship. Remember that spirituality is our
encounter and relationship with God. By
introducing your children to the Christian
religion you help them to draw close to a God
who is love.
• Children are capable of enjoying the presence
of God, and of giving themselves to God’s love
in a very deep way. Their relationship with God
will be unique. Within Christianity, it will be an
experience of love without limits.
CHRISTIAN JOURNEYING
WITH CHILDREN
Children
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Religion and spirituality are related, but they are
not the same thing.
• Children’s spirituality is not limited to talking
about God, using special language, or going to
church. Simple things, like the sight of snow,
being cuddled, or gazing up into the night sky,
can be spiritual events.
• Everyday experiences, and concerns about
other people and the planet, can lead naturally
to the wonder and questioning which are doors
to spirituality.
MORE THAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
You are probably doing a lot of the right things
already. Nurturing a child’s spiritual development
means giving them:
• Time to think about themselves,
other people and the world.