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Helpful Web sites
Youth and Family Institute [pdf]
At this site you'll find free downloadable coloring pages and links to their Web site.
Kid's Sunday School Place
Many free downloadable lessons and craft plans. For home or church programs. Recommended by area Christian educators.
National Episcopal Church
Back copies of Treasure magazine, for and about children and faith (topics: Brazil , Indonesia , Japan , Jerusalem , Kids for Peace: Making a Non-violent USA, Mexico , West Africa , UN). You may print out the whole magazine or individual pages of activities; also includes instructions for making a treasure box (for children's contributions of money) The site also includes events and other resources available through the Episcopal Church.
Domestic Church
Excellent resources for family activities for all ages; many may also be used in Sunday programs; organized around the church year; Roman Catholic but featured by our national office
American Bible Society
Downloadable resources such as coloring pages from the American Bible Society.
Local Resources
Center for Children and Theology
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place to observe children using the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, view and buy resources on the spiritual life of children, and enroll in training courses. In northeast Washington .
The Center for the Ministry of Teaching (CMT) at Virginia Theological Seminary
A quick and easy ride from DC or Maryland to a fully stocked resource library including samples of a wide range of curricula, films to borrow or rent, books, and helpful advice.
Children at Worship
Headquartered in Hollywood , Md. The Center states: "Our belief and observation is that the inclusion of children and youth as full participants in the regular worship life of a congregation is essential to the health of that community and brings with it a new perspective and a deepening spirituality for all." Their website offers suggestions and resources, as well as contact information.
Washington National Cathedral
Take your child or group to visit any time. This Web site lists our Cathedral's programs for schools and families. You may also want to go to their homepage (http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral/) and click Discover for lovely photographs or a virtual tour. To find out about recent toys or books for children, click shops/museum shop and choose the category: children.
Other online resources
Spiritual Parenting
This site, recommended by the Diocese of Massachusetts, is ". a place where you can find information and support in raising kind, honorable children who remain connected to their spirits and their families.find ideas to create a more soulful connection with your family and a life that honors your values and most treasured priorities." Author Mimi Doe is featured.
Children's Charter
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his page of an archived version of the Episcopal Church's website has the children's Charter in several versions (English, Spanish, and child-friendly). The Children's Charter is an inspiring (and short!) statement documenting our church's attitude toward children.
Children's Spiritual Resources [doc]
Archived list of resources (1989-2001) about children's spiritual lives; includes books and websites on baptism and confirmation, diversity, teaching methods, families, peace and justice, schools, youth, worship and spirituality, advocacy
Washington Storytellers
Washington Storytellers Theater's list of area storytellers with brief descriptions and credentials. Many are experienced in working with Bible stories and churches.
National Association of Episcopal Christian Education Directors
For paid and unpaid Christian educators, this page of their website includes links to "Episcopal Language I & II," glossaries of terms used in the Episcopal Church. It also has a link to their newsletters.
Bible Gateway
Source for various translations of the Bible including several that are in simple, child-friendly language
The Ministries with Young People Cluster
The Episcopal Church's office for youth ministry. Features good resources and publishes a newsletter.
Program descriptions
Children's Programs
WorkshopCycles
(new Sunday School curriculum from the people who brought you J2A)
Living the Good News
Episcopal Children's Curriculum
David C. Cook Episcopal/Anglican Curriculum
Cathechesis of the Good Shepherd
Godly Play
Called to Teach and Learn
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