There are so many good Christian books and versions of the Bible available that it can be hard to know which one to choose for your child or grandchild. Or perhaps you work with children, teach children at Sunday school or a kids’ club and are not sure which Bible to use when storytelling. Also there are some churches that give a Bible to each child at their baptism, and depending on the age of… Continue reading

by Judyth Roberts Dec 21st, 2009 In late 2009 research was undertaken in the US and the UK by the Uniting Church Assembly to explore ways that Godly Play may be nurtured and implemented in the Australian church context. Godly Play is able to provide a powerful way to engage children’s spirituality, through a focus on scripture, ritual and worship and it is important that we… Continue reading

The mission of Butterfly Music and Andrew Chinn is to provide quality resources to enhance the teaching of Religious Education with a particular emphasis on the Catholic faith, and to create and perform music to enhance the celebration of liturgies in school and parish settings. Andrew tours extensively around Australia, New Zealand and North America, visiting schools and parishes, sharing his… Continue reading

The Gospels in Playdough contains 73 stories about Jesus. Each story is set out in a way that guides the parent or teacher through the process of engaging their children. The appendix contains more examples and a recipe for playdough. Rev’d Neil Millar, a lecturer at St. Mark’s National Theological Centre, has described that book as “a creative and enjoyable way of introducing children… Continue reading