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Children and Eucharist

  Our grandson, born in the late 1980s, was blessed to belong to a church that did indeed honor the rich spiritual potential of the young child. At their Sunday morning Family Eucharist he was welcomed...

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Maundy Thursday with Children

“We taught the children to sing “Ubi Caritas,” which they continued to chant throughout the foot-washing…”         A New Holy Week Service for Children St. Andrew’s in College Park, Maryland has a...

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First Communion for Children with Special Needs

“Finally I took a deep breath, said a silent prayer, and asked Hector, ‘Where does Jesus live?’ To this day, I remember his response: he said not a word. He simply put his hand on his heart.”...

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Nourishing Stories: A Collaborative Art Project Teaches Eucharist with Teens

“This was experiential, it gave the youth participants an opportunity to engage with others and make a contribution to the broader discussions happening at the conference, and it provided a physical...

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Bits and Pieces: How We Use the Episcopal Children’s Curriculum

  “The curriculum is informed and viewed through scripture, reason, and our wonderfully rich Episcopal tradition… ECC is, quite simply, our Children’s Christian Formation ‘home.'”   Editors’ Note The...

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Webinar “Holy Communion: Teaching and Learning”

“When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him” -Luke 24:30-31   Webinar on Holy Communion This...

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Illuminated Cards to Teach the Liturgy

 Ultimately the well-formed life of prayer is about unifying that experience: two sides of the same card. Gamifying the Liturgy I go to school with a lot of people who design games. There are several...

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Bulletins with Sidebars – An Instructed Eucharist Every Week!

Long time Episcopalians have commented on how much they appreciate the information contained in those sidebars, and visitors remark on the clarity and helpfulness of the information. The Challenge of...

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Explore Eucharist With Children Through Modeling And Picture Books

“We Gather at This Table” was written to provide a tool for families and faith communities to explore what sharing the bread and wine means for them and how it inspires their lives. Last summer, I...

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Gifts of a Digital Confirmation Class: Embracing a Family-Based Model

When the Building Faith team heard about how one parish was reimagining Confirmation during this time of being church in physically distanced ways, we could not wait to share their learnings with you!...

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