Faith Footsteps

			Faith Footsteps

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Bible Stories for Primary Ages

Author: Joan M. Hunt

Publisher: The Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship

Pub. Date: 1992

Available From: The UU Christian Fellowship, c/o First Church of Christ Unitarian, PO Box 66, Lancaster, MA 01523-0066. Phone (508) 365-2427

Theme and Description Developed by Unitarian Universalist Christians, this curriculum introduces children to their faith tradition through selected Bible stories. Each lesson is based on one story, with activities that allow children to experience the story with their senses.

Goals for Participants

To learn about the Christian faith tradition
To experience a sense of wonder, awe, and worship
To feel trust, courage, and hope about God's purpose for people
To participate in the stories of the church's special celebrations
To be guided in right living.

Age Range Grade 1

Size of Group Flexible

Space Requirements Enough space to gather in a circle and to work on various art and drama activities

Number of Sessions 28

Length of Sessions About 1 hour

Leader Training Good storytelling skills and the ability to lead songs

Leader Preparation 1 to 2 hours per session

Strengths

Has a consistent format
Contains engaging activities
Connects children to the Christian faith tradition of their church
Is part of a Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship curriculum series for grades 1 to 8.

Limitation Explicitly Christian; may not fit the faith stance of some Unitarian Universalist congregations.

Adaptability Can be adapted for grades 1 and 2

Unitarian Universalist Values Draws from Jewish and Christian teachings as one of the sources of the living tradition