| “Godly Play Spoken Here....” Sunday School Program Here at Holy Cross Lutheran Church |
| What is Godly Play? |
Godly Play teaches children the art of using
religious language - parable, sacred story,
silence and liturgical action - helping them
become more fully aware of the mystery and
reality of God’s presence in their lives.
Using careful telling of scripture stories,
engaging story figures, and a variety of
creative activities, Godly Play encourages
children to seek and find their own answers
to their faith questions.
Godly Play offers a contemporary and child-
accessible version of the ancient spiritual
practice of lectio divina: holy reading,
wondering and responding to the Bible’s
sacred stories. Instead of analyzing God’s
word, the children meditate in an artistic and
kinesthetic way. Godly Play helps children
know God and the Bible instead of simply
knowing about God or about the Bible.
religious language - parable, sacred story,
silence and liturgical action - helping them
become more fully aware of the mystery and
reality of God’s presence in their lives.
Using careful telling of scripture stories,
engaging story figures, and a variety of
creative activities, Godly Play encourages
children to seek and find their own answers
to their faith questions.
Godly Play offers a contemporary and child-
accessible version of the ancient spiritual
practice of lectio divina: holy reading,
wondering and responding to the Bible’s
sacred stories. Instead of analyzing God’s
word, the children meditate in an artistic and
kinesthetic way. Godly Play helps children
know God and the Bible instead of simply
knowing about God or about the Bible.
| Welcoming… Each child is personally welcomed by the door keeper to enter the Children’s Sanctuary and join the circle. Sacred Story… The group begins with prayer and then listens to the story teller re- enact story of the day using figures and props. |
| Art/Work Time… Children are encouraged to participate in the art for the session, or may make a choice of their own for this “work time.” Feast... The children gather again for prayer and the feast, and snack is shared around the table. Blessings and Goodbyes… At the end of the session, children are thanked for their presence that day. Good byes are said to each other, the story teller, and the door keeper. Children are excused to directly their parents or other adult. |
| Wondering… Together, the children “wonder” about the story, contemplating questions such as: “I wonder what part of this story is about you, or where are you in this story?” “I wonder what part of this story is the most important?” “I wonder is there any part of the story we could leave out and still have all the story we need?” |
| Godly Play… an environment where children feel and experience God’s love and light in their lives! |
| Please visit: www.godlyplay.org |
| For additional information |
Text adapted from: The Complete Guide to Godly Play: Volume I, J. Berryman. ©2005
| How is a Godly Play Session Structured? |
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Reno, Nevada
Reno, Nevada
| "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ~Matthew 11:28-29 |
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