tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54058252146319200642024-03-04T10:43:09.253-05:00Thoughts from the SheepfoldReflections about and from our Christian Formation ministries with children...Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-6531426842970247212014-10-13T17:50:00.000-04:002014-10-13T17:50:14.062-04:00Making Connections: The Fettuccia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After seeing the presentation this morning, we returned to our atrium and everyone began to work. A little later in the morning, I presented the Liturgical Calendar to one of our first graders. This bubbly boy is a joy to talk with, and we were moving through the calendar together quite companionably. Suddenly, he surprised me by saying "If Jesus died again the light would go out of the world forever." He proceeded to tell me all that he imagined would happen - the sun would go out, and the animals and plants would die. It would be dark and all the people would be cold. He said much more, but I was so surprised by this turn in conversation that I honestly can't recall it!<br />
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After he finished telling me about this scenario, I agreed that this would be a very bad thing. Then I asked him if he remembered the three great moments of the History of the Kingdom of God and we talked about them together. He remembered "parousia" and we talked about God's promise that Christ would come again and at that time God would be all in all. There would be no more tears, or pain, or death and the whole earth would be filled with the love and joy of God. This seemed to satisfy him and he began talk again about the Liturgical Calendar material.<br />
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At the end of atrium as we were gathered at the prayer table, I prepared the group to make silence together and invited the children's prayers. My young friend from the Liturgical Calendar work indicated that he would like to pray and he waited in silence until it was time. Then he astounded me, praying, "Thank you God for all hope."<br />
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As so often happens, I was reminded that in the atrium God and the children themselves offer so much more than I can ever give. Thank you God for all hope.Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-70134638569196442872014-03-08T13:33:00.001-05:002014-03-08T13:33:19.181-05:00Farewell to the A-word!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last Sunday we bid farewell to our old friend "A______a." We have observed the tradition of putting away the A-word on the last Sunday before Lent begins for many years, which reflects our Church's liturgical practice of ceasing to use that festive word during the contemplative season of Lent.<br />
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It was a quiet Sunday due to yet another Sunday morning snow fall, but the children enjoyed decorating the letters during Christian formation and we all processed up the aisle with the word during the final hymn.<br />
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After putting the letters together so that the congregation could see the word, Rev. Peter walked down the line and collected them in a basket and we covered them with a piece of black felt. They were left on the altar and later moved to the Sacristy.<br />
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The letters the children decorated will reappear on Easter morning as a large banner across the front of the Church. Until then, keep the A-word to yourself!<br />
<br />Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-15862721303507052752014-02-14T08:59:00.004-05:002014-02-14T08:59:37.764-05:00Epiphelmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Sunday evening we gathered for an Epiphelmas service at Christ Church! The idea for an Epiphelmas service was brought to our Church from England by our previous Choir Director and this was our second time offering it. I have to say - I'm in love!<br />
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Similar to a Service of Lessons and Carols, this service highlights some of the major moments of the Epiphany season, beginning with the Visit of the Magi and ending with the Presentation at the Temple. Each moment was celebrated with a reading of the scriptural account, poetry, an anthem by the Choir and a hymn. We also reaffirmed our Baptismal vows after hearing the account of Jesus' baptism by John and were sprinkled with Holy Water by our priest.<br />
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The service ends with candlelight, echoing the Church's practice at Candlemas, as we remembered the Presentation at the Temple.<br />
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Although we hadn't advertised it as such, this is a lovely service for children. Many of the stories we read were ones that children in our atria know, and with Rev. Peter dousing us with water and each of us holding a lit candle there was a lot going on! Luckily one wonderful family did attend, and I loved capturing a few photos of their girls.<br />
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<br />Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-50155861054595736122014-01-06T19:29:00.000-05:002014-01-06T19:29:00.428-05:00Happy Epiphany!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. </i>Matthew 2:9-12<br />
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Need a reminder about the day and season of Epiphany? Check out <a href="http://fromthesheepfold.blogspot.com/2011/01/epiphany-growing-time.html">Epiphany - Growing Time!</a><br />
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Want to see pictures of my Epiphany star? Take a look at the post <a href="http://fromthesheepfold.blogspot.com/2011/01/epiphany-star.html">Epiphany Star</a>.<br />
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Would you like to see some photos of of the places we will be hearing about in Church in the season of Epiphany? Read <a href="http://fromthesheepfold.blogspot.com/2012/02/sea-of-galilee.html">The Sea of Galilee</a>.<br />
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This post is way overdue! At the beginning of December, I met with Deb and Sarah to see the practical life they were putting together for Advent in the Good Shepherd Atrium. They did a great job and I took pictures to share on the blog, but in the busyness of the holidays I failed to post them. So today, as Deb and Sarah put together the practical life shelves for the very short season of Christmas, I am finally getting these pictures out to you!! </div>
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Thank you so much Deb and Sarah for all the skill you bring and time you put into making our atria materials beautiful and meaningful!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beginning sewing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grasping.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scooping and pouring.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buttoning and unbuttoning. We have made a set of these which includes each of the<br />
seasonal colors and will add more when the children learn the skill of buttoning!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nativity Nesting doll set. I wish I had a picture of them separated. The children love them! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is Deb hard at work!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The left shelf.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The right shelf.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Deb has a green thumb and always has something beautiful growing in the atrium!</td></tr>
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To learn more about why we have practical life in the atrium check out <a href="http://fromthesheepfold.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-is-practical-life-and-why-do-we.html">this post</a>!<br />
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We celebrated Christmas Eve in our usual style at Christ Church! The pageant was wonderful! Here are some photos from rehearsal and Christmas Eve along with our thanks to all who led and participated this year!</div>
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Thank you to our amazing Director Graham Lanz, who persevered through illness to lead rehearsal!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Angel of the Lord tells the shepherds the good news.</td></tr>
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Thank you to Kathleen Nitschke, and Kate and John Malarney for organizing our rehearsal lunches and to all of the families who brought food to share!</div>
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Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-54438016479496289302013-10-27T20:19:00.001-04:002013-10-27T20:19:12.205-04:00Blessing of the Animals 2013We had a wonderful celebration of St. Francis's feast day early in October! The service of Holy Eucharist was enhanced with an animal blessing and some exotic animal visitors. I have been so busy I forgot to post the pictures. Here are some photos to give you a feel for this wonder-filled service!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many dogs raised their voices in song this year!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My dog Sydney enjoyed the service tremendously!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carol our preacher, Rev. Peter our celebrant, and friends!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Christ Church girls are not afraid of spiders!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look at that smile!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All creatures great and small...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The exotic animal parade! <br />
Rev. Peter could not get far enough away from this snake!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This wallaby youngster was in its mother's pouch<br />
at last year's blessing!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Yak! It took a little coaxing to get him down the aisle<br />
and then he didn't want to leave.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What a beauty!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the end of the service animals came<br />
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Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-34990336218968716752013-10-04T19:37:00.000-04:002013-10-04T19:38:33.081-04:00Pet Blessing Sunday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Join us this Sunday, October 6th at 10:30 am as we celebrate the feast of St. Francis with a service of Holy Eucharist and Blessing of the Animals!<br />
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<i>Christian formation will begin at 9:15 am as usual and atrium will end early so that everyone can enjoy the service. The Nursery will be open from 9:00 am until the conclusion of the 10:30 service.</i></div>
Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-21629040904966784572013-10-01T10:22:00.000-04:002013-10-01T11:21:58.514-04:00Atrium Beginnings<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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For me it has been a very joyful beginning to atrium this year! We've had two wonderful new children to draw into our atrium and many lovely returning children to guide along the way. We are blessed to have Marilyn Wright joining us in the True Vine Atrium this year. Marilyn was one of my first <i>Catechesis of the Good Shepherd</i> trainers and she is an accomplished Montessorian and catechist. Her deep understanding of the Catechesis and her gentle guiding spirit are making such a difference in our atrium this year and I find I am already learning so much working with her.<br />
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As we begin the new year, we've been creating opportunities for the children to become engaged in the <a href="http://fromthesheepfold.blogspot.com/p/glossary.html">materials</a> provided in the atrium. There are such riches in each work to be discovered. We present each material to the children, but often the deepest learnings are made by the children themselves while working on their own. It was a joy to see the children working peacefully with many different materials this week. I am so thankful for all three of our atria and for all of our beautiful materials made by Christ Church's catechists and parishioners!<br />
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I took a few pictures of our little group working on Sunday and thought I would share them with you here. We have made a beginning!<br />
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It's that time again! Many parishioners have been hard at work preparing for a new year of Christian Formation at Christ Church. This Sunday, September 22nd, atrium and Christian formation classes for all ages will begin at 9:15 am! Here is a quick peek at what we are offering and where to find it:<br />
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The Nursery is open from 9:00 am until the conclusion of the 10:30 service (approximately 11:45 am) and is staffed by our two wonderful child care providers - Julie Esmond and Camille Bowers. The Nursery is in room 2 on the second floor, down the hall from the True Vine Atrium.<br />
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<i>Atrium runs from 9:15 am - 11:10 am. Children join their parents in Church at the exchange of the Peace and participate in Holy Communion.</i><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; text-align: center;"><b>Good Shepherd Atrium</b></span><span style="text-align: center;"> (preschool and kindergarten) - led by Deb Schelling, Sarah Gage and Kathleen Nitschke. The Good Shepherd Atrium is at the bottom of the center stairwell in the basement. Children need to have a short orientation before beginning in the Good Shepherd Atrium for the first time, and this group has shortened session for the first few weeks. This schedule will be sent families directly.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>True Vine Atrium</b></span> (first through third grade) - led by Leslie Swaim-Fox and Marilyn Wright. The True Vine Atrium is room 1 on the second floor at the top of the south staircase.<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Golden Thread Atrium</b></span> (fourth and fifth grade) - led by Lynn Winkelman and Dennis Harrison. The Golden Thread Atrium is room 6 located at the top of the center staircase on the second floor.<br />
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<i>Youth classes meet from 9:15 am - 10:15 am. Youth attend the 10:30 service in the sanctuary, and serve as acolytes, choir members, ushers and more.</i><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Rite 13 Youth Class</b></span> (sixth, seventh, and eighth grade) - led by Katie Ong-Landini and Mischelle Lohr. This group meets in room 7 which is the long narrow room down the hall from the Golden Thread Atrium on the second floor.<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Journey to Adulthood Youth Class</b> </span>(ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade) - led by Graham Lanz and Amy McKenney. This group meets in room 8 on the second floor at the top of the stairwell by the red front doors.<br />
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Adult Forum meets from 9:15 am - 10:15 am. This Sunday Rev. Peter will be leading a forum called "What I Did on My Sabbatical" in the Chapel.<br />
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We can't wait to see you Sunday!Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-78591277341199898912013-09-19T16:20:00.000-04:002013-09-19T16:24:18.453-04:00Homecoming 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last Sunday we began a new program year at Christ Church! The 10:30 service of Holy Eucharist was beautiful and was led by our beloved Rev. Peter who has returned from his Sabbatical! Welcome home Rev. Peter!<br />
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Afterward we gathered for a picnic on the lawn. The food was great and the bouncy house was <i>awesome</i>!<br />
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Check back soon for a run down of formation classes and atria beginning this Sunday, September 22nd!<br />
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It's been quiet on the blog this summer, but I've been as busy as ever with the Catechesis! In June, Lynn and I completed our Level 3 training with a wonderful seven day session in Saginaw, Michigan, led by the amazing Donna Turner. It was a fabulous experience, and it feels great to be familiar with all three levels of the Catechesis.<br />
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Seeing all the Level 3 works inspired me to return to Level 2 with a new eye. I've been revisiting album pages and thinking about materials. The new online material manual (available to catechists at the <a href="http://www.cgsusa.org/">National Association website</a>) makes it really easy to work through materials to see which pieces may have changed or may be missing from the atrium. Many of our tracing packets needed to be updated, and as a result I have been spending my evenings tracing and coloring. I'm enjoying it!<br />
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A few weekends ago several Christ Church Catechists and I attended a Regional Gathering for people with an interest in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd held at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Concord, Ohio. It was great to connect with other catechists and spend time together. A special blessing for me was the chance to hear Betty Hissong speak about some of the influential leaders of the Catechesis. Betty is one of the pioneers of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and an amazing and faith-filled leader herself. It was a fun morning, and I was so glad to participate.<br />
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I've also been working on our calendar for fall and connecting with teachers and catechists. September 15th will be here before we know it! I can't wait to begin again!<br />
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Last Sunday, I asked two sisters to help me demonstrate how to use the three part card materials I've made for children to explore during worship at Christ Church. Summer time is great time to discover them, nestled in a basket in the children's resources area of the Narthex. There are three packets of cards - <i>The Altar, The Church,</i> and <i>People in Worship.</i> We want to be sure to keep the packets separate so only use one pack at a time.<br />
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These card packets are similar to others we do in atrium, but I made them using photos of our Church so that they would help the children to be more aware of the space around us and tune in to our worship. Children who can read can use these card packs independently, with a little instruction from a parent. Children who are not yet reading can work with the photos and labels with a minimal amount of help from an adult or an older sibling.<br />
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Each pack includes three types of cards - photo cards, label cards, and definition cards. Start by having the child separate the three types of cards into piles. Next ask the child to lay the photo cards out into a line across the pew.<br />
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If the child is a reader, he or she can then pick up the label cards and begin to match them one at a time to the photos. For non readers, hold the pile of labels and hand them one at a time to the child to match. As you give the label to the child quietly whisper the word in his or her ear. Don't worry if the child doesn't make a correct match. Continue through all of the label cards until they are all matched.<br />
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If the child is a reader, he or she might like to read each definition card and match it to it's photo as well. After all the matches have been made, encourage the child to turn the cards over and look at the numbers on each card. For a correct set, the photo, label and definition card will all be marked with the same number.<br />
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If there are any errors the child can examine the cards again and make corrections. At some point in the process, encourage your child to look around the Church to find the object or leader pictured in the photo card.<br />
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Be sure to have your child return all of the cards to the packet and place the packet back in the basket in the Narthex so that they are ready for the next child who would like to use them.<br />
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The children can repeat this process as often as they like, and we know that young children often enjoy repetition! Older children might like to copy or draw cards for themselves.<br />
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I hope you've enjoyed this little tutorial and will give the three part cards a try when you are next in worship with your child! Thank you so much to the intelligent,lovely girls who helped me introduce this work to you!Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-6245270502827998022013-06-22T16:50:00.000-04:002013-06-22T16:59:41.718-04:00Resources for Worship<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So after reading my last post, <a href="http://fromthesheepfold.blogspot.com/2013/06/time-to-worship.html">"Time to Worship,"</a> I bet you are looking forward to bringing your children to Church this summer! Here are a few suggestions - originally posted a few years back, but they are still helpful I hope!<br />
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<li>Sit near the front! Parents are always inclined to sit towards the back to make quick exits if needed, but I encourage you to sit where children can actually see the altar and all of the activity of the service. This lets them know that what is happening relates to them and gives them the opportunity to participate. </li>
<li>Be easy on yourself and your children. We don't expect silence in worship. The sounds of children giggling and asking questions helps us to know that our entire family is present at God's table! Take time in worship to snuggle a little one or hold a child's hand.</li>
<li>Developmentally, young children will not be able to follow the entire service, but they can tune in to particular moments and they can participate more and more as they grow. Whisper a question about something you see happening on the altar. Point out something in the bulletin. Have your child join in on an easy hymn or a simple response. Children can follow the service with the yellow <i>"We Go To Church"</i> cards (below) and older children can follow along in the bulletin. Remember, when children are engaged in quiet activity they still absorb so much! </li>
<li>The Nursery is open during the summer months from 10:15-11:45 am for infants and toddlers, and the occasional preschooler who needs a break from worship.</li>
<li>Take advantage of the quiet activities I have put together for children in the Narthex. Here are some of the things you will find:</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I've added this beautiful finger labyrinth to our shelves. Children have used<br />
labyrinths in atrium for meditation and prayer and they enjoy them.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These from-your-seat scavenger hunts include pictures from<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There are three 3-part card material packets featuring pictures of the people and sites in our Church for the children to identify. Have them lay the pictures out on the pew. Then whisper the word cards one at a time to your non-reading child so he or she can find the match. Older children can also match the definition cards to the pictures. Also, pick up a yellow "We Go To Church" card and have your child follow the service using the clothes pin attached. Non readers can follow along using the pictures! Flip the card over for more advanced readers.</td></tr>
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Do you have ideas for other activities that we could add to our shelves? I would love to hear from you! Leave a comment below! You could also put together a special bag of books and activities at home that your child would enjoy, and save it to bring to Church on Sunday mornings.<br />
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<i>See you in Church!</i>Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-38593166841654713002013-06-20T11:29:00.000-04:002013-06-20T11:29:52.922-04:00Time to Worship!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em;"><tbody>
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Summer is here, and with it comes the opportunity for your children to participate in full worship services at Christ Church. During the school year, children who are preschool-aged through sixth grade join our 10:30 service already in progress. This is helpful because it gives us a full two hours together for Christian formation in the atrium, and it allows parents to listen to the readings and sermon without having to attend to children. This also works well with what we know about children and worship - that young children can participate in Holy Communion and find it meaningful. I believe our school year schedule is a nice one.<br />
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Our summer schedule is different. Without atrium, children attend the entire service. This can be daunting, but there are several reasons why summer is a great time to bring your children to Church. For one thing our service is usually shorter in summer. For another, children come to Church specifically for worship and haven't already spent two hours in atrium. Thus they have more patience for the parts of the service that are less exciting to them. Finally, summer is a great chance for children to experience parts of the service that they have pondered in atrium but usually miss.<br />
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In atrium we are always learning about our worship service with the goal of helping children to grow into full participation in the liturgy. Beginning at age three we explore some of the most important moments of our service in isolation. In the early elementary years we begin to synthesize these moments and understand our worship as one great prayer made up of many prayers. In the older elementary years, children make their own prayer books, and learn in great detail about the service - they often know things that adults never even suspected! Summer services give children the chance to know the service in its entirety and integrate some of the learning they have done this year.<br />
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Check back soon to learn about resources we have available to help your children as they participate in worship this summer!<br />
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<i>**I hope you enjoy this post from a few years back! We all need a little motivation to get our children out the door on these pretty summer Sunday mornings!</i>Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-9478304218843767362013-06-06T10:44:00.000-04:002013-06-06T10:44:32.675-04:00Year's End!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Sunday another program year came to a close at Christ Church. It was a busy day, with our final week of atrium and promotion for children who will be moving up next year. We thanked out teachers and catechists in Church and each received a gift. And we acknowledged two wonderful young men who are graduating this month and who will be moving on to college in the fall. It was so busy, I couldn't take many pictures but here are just a few snapshots of the day.<br />
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During our last atrium session, many children decorated an envelope to take home the art work they have completed this year. It is always exciting to look over and enjoy the art work together. I hope you had fun exploring these little gems when they came home! Of course art work is meant to be an extension of our work with the materials in atrium and no art work is proscribed or required. Some children have made many things while others have not. This isn't a concern for us!<br />
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And as always we enjoyed a special cake at Coffee Hour after Church on Sunday! Thank you to everyone participated in Christian Formation at Christ Church this year! Thanks to our parents and grandparents for bringing their children early on Sunday mornings. And a special thank you to all of our catechists, teachers, and substitutes for a great year of learning and growing together at Christ Church!Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-45640570764534599162013-05-22T22:43:00.000-04:002013-05-22T22:43:20.858-04:00Celebrating Pentecost<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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We gathered to celebrate Pentecost in atrium last Sunday! You can learn more about Pentecost and our atrium celebration from a previous post called <a href="http://fromthesheepfold.blogspot.com/2012/07/pentecost-celebration.html">Pentecost Celebration</a>. This year, I was particularly moved by the children's insights as we talked about the meaning of the different gifts and the solemn and joyful way that each child came forward to light a candle.</div>
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Thank you to all of the parents and catechists who brought food and drinks for our feast! The children loved them! Thank you also to our catechists for overseeing the feast so that I could leave early and attend my niece's Confirmation. Being there was a blessing for me!</div>
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I was busy during the celebration but caught a few photos afterward to share here.</div>
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<br />The Church was filled with the Holy Spirit this week! Thank you to Lynn and all the volunteers who made the Sanctuary look so lovely!<div>
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I love Bible Presentation day! Each year we give our first graders (and those who are older and are new to atrium) a Bible of their own. The children use their Bibles year after year in the atrium - looking up passages and marking favorite texts. You can read more about this tradition, and how it makes sense developmentally and in light of our work in atrium in the post <a href="http://fromthesheepfold.blogspot.com/2011/11/first-grade-bible-presentation.html">First Grade Bible Presentation</a>. Here are a few more pictures from our presentation this year for you to enjoy.<br />
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We celebrated Easter in the atrium with the Liturgy of Light on Sunday. It was a great morning! I wish I had pictures of the celebration itself, but I was too busy to pick up the camera. Instead I have some photos from our feast afterward. Thank you so much parents for donating food and drinks. The children really do enjoy eating together.<br />
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You can read more about the Liturgy of Light celebration, which in based on the Easter Vigil service, in <a href="http://fromthesheepfold.blogspot.com/2012/04/liturgy-of-light-this-sunday.html">this previous post.</a><br />
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Remember - the season of Easter is 50 days! We have until Pentecost (May 19th) to live in the joy of the Resurrection. What ideas do you have for keeping Easter in your family life? It can be as simple as lighting a white candle at meals or saying a special prayer together before bed time. </div>
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Easter is a great season in the atrium. We can't wait to see your children on Sunday mornings!</div>
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Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-25457467842275674742013-04-13T19:46:00.000-04:002013-06-08T17:12:39.086-04:00Making Connections: Holy Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Palm Sunday, our last atrium gathering before Easter, I walked through the <a href="http://fromthesheepfold.blogspot.com/2011/04/city-of-jerusalem.html">City of Jerusalem work</a> with our first through third graders. This is a work most have seen before, some of them many times, and a new work for a few. Unlike many presentations which are offered to small groups, we did this work all together, quietly walking through the last days of Jesus' life, his death and resurrection, using the map of the City of Jerusalem as a touch point.<br />
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I've presented this work in this manner for the last few Palm Sundays and I am always moved by the peaceful, serious manner the children bring to it. This year, thoughtful comments and questions peppered the presentation, and the group moved through the work slowly and deliberately.<br />
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When we were finished I invited any additional thoughts the children would like to share. No one offered anything and I encouraged them to continue to ponder the work in atrium and in the days ahead. Several children asked to put the work back together and the others returned to other parts of the atrium to finish their own work.<br />
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I sat by as two children put the pieces back where they belonged on the topography map. One of the two is a first grader, and I watched as he gently and silently replaced one of the wooden pieces. Then softly, as if he breathed the words, I heard him say "Thank you, Jesus."<br />
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<br />Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-42757182098029329112013-04-09T12:01:00.001-04:002013-04-09T12:01:27.814-04:00Butterflies, continued!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My <a href="http://fromthesheepfold.blogspot.com/2013/04/butterflies.html">last post</a> included many photos of the Church decorated with butterflies. I forgot the most important picture - the only one I have of the crew setting up the spectacle! Here it is - a photo of Will and Katie busy creating our butterfly Easter. Thanks again to both of them, and to Mimi, Anne, Chris and Callie for their help on Holy Saturday!Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-67160130216216767382013-04-04T13:00:00.000-04:002013-04-04T13:00:03.596-04:00Butterflies!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our butterflies were a big hit this Easter! Many thanks to Will, Katie, Mimi, Anne, Callie, and Chris who helped to hang our decorations for Easter on Holy Saturday. It was a big job on a busy day and I really appreciated it! Thank you also to the many parishioners who cut out over a hundred butterflies for our Easter celebration this year.<br />
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Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-45378530774363213142013-04-02T16:32:00.002-04:002013-04-02T16:32:30.558-04:00Holy Week and Easter at Christ Church<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was a wonderful Holy Week and Easter at Christ Church this year! The older I get the more I look forward to appreciate each of the Holy Week services and I think the Easter Vigil is my favorite service of the year. I wanted to post some pictures from our week. Unfortunately, I don't have photos of every service, but am including what I do have for you to enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First fire of Easter at the Easter Vigil.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lighting the paschal candle for the Easter Vigil procession.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baptism at the Easter Vigil.</td></tr>
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Thank you to everyone who helped to make our Holy Week and Easter services possible, and to everyone who attended!Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-58365131399377948002013-03-31T20:45:00.000-04:002013-03-31T20:45:19.044-04:00Happy Easter 2013!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456968102334835284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405825214631920064.post-14813324010358372792013-03-26T21:31:00.000-04:002013-03-26T21:31:37.478-04:00Butterflies!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Holy Week has begun! In addition to attending Holy Week services and preparing our Maundy Thursday Service for Families, I'm quietly getting ready for Easter morning. We are making a new banner with the <a href="http://fromthesheepfold.blogspot.com/2013/02/saying-goodbye-to-alleluia.html">"A" word</a> on it this year which has got me scratching my head a bit. I'm so grateful to the many parishioners who have been cutting out butterflies. A small group will be meeting on Saturday morning to put the banner together. If you're local and want to help let me know - we could use you! I can't wait to see how it turns out! Pictures to follow.<br />
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