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Fostering Children’s Faith

by Jeanne Hall

Book Details

Publisher:Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published:2012-03-29
Pages:66
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

Fostering faith in children is a shared privilege and responsibility of parents, godparents, and the church community. We promise our children at baptism that we will support them in their faith formation--in the formation of their relationship with God. We need to take this promise seriously. This book is intended to be an accessible and helpful resource for parents and other adults who seek to foster children's faith. This book succinctly explores many ways we can support children's faith form

Our Review

This thoughtful guide offers parents and caregivers practical wisdom for nurturing spiritual development in young children, providing accessible strategies for everyday faith formation. Jeanne Hall approaches the sacred responsibility of raising children in faith with both reverence and practicality, addressing how simple daily moments can become opportunities for spiritual growth. The book explores various methods to support a child's relationship with God without overwhelming busy families, making religious education feel manageable rather than burdensome. Parents will appreciate how it transforms abstract concepts into concrete practices that fit naturally into family life.

What distinguishes this resource is its recognition that faith development extends beyond Sunday school, offering guidance for integrating spiritual practices into ordinary routines and conversations. The book's strength lies in its gentle reminder that parents don't need special training to foster faith—just intentional presence and these practical suggestions. Families seeking to honor their baptismal promises will find particularly valuable the emphasis on creating a home environment where curiosity about God flourishes naturally. This guide leaves caregivers feeling equipped rather than inadequate, transforming the daunting task of religious upbringing into a series of achievable, meaningful moments.

Themes

Religion

Subjects

Religion