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At Nativity, developing families of faith is a mixture of teaching and talking about the stories of the Bible as well as modeling and establishing the rituals of faith through worship, prayer, service and caring conversations about their faith and values. Faith is caught, not taught. Faith formation happens when parents and children learn together the stories of God’s love and Jesus’ ministry based on the Bible. The Beginner’s Bible and the Adventure Bible are the “textbooks” for the children and families. Biblical concepts are also included in the faith formation classes. Faith Formation For Children All classes are introduced to Bible stories or concepts (Baptism, Pentecost, etc.) through activities that are explorative and “hands-on”. Second through 5th graders learn the stories through themes on a rotation basis. A story may be experienced through art, drama, cooking, computer or a video. Three-year olds through 1st grade learn Bible stories through the use of the Faith Formation Classes are offered: Saturday evening, 5:30 p.m. and Sunday mornings, 9:00 & 10:15 a.m. Register early so that you may have your first choice for class time. We ask that the children be registered by August 10 so we can plan for staff and needed supplies/curriculum. Schedule for Faith Formation for 2nd-5th Graders Information on Special Bangladesh Mission Offering and Event If you have questions or need more information contact: Nativity now also offers Summer Faith Formation for Children. No registration is necessary. Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School is offered for children ages 3 years to kindergarten. They learn through music, games, prayer, etc., set up in different stations. The week is based on a theme from the Bible and carried out throughout the week's events. It is normally held during the month of June. Contact Deb Olson for more information Luther Park Day Camp Luther Park Day Camp is for 1st grade through 5th grade. Luther Park Day Camp is taught by staff from Luther Park Bible Camp who come to Nativity and bring the Luther Park Bible Camp opportunity without the overnight stay. Contact Tori Setterholm for more information. For information about Lutheran Park camp in Danbury, Wisconsin contact www.lutherpark.com. Special Family Learning Events Each specific grade level will be targeted with a learning event to encourage faith in the home and help establish rituals/traditions related to faith development. The events include 3 year olds receiving their Beginner's Bible; 4 year olds building their own Nativity sets; 3rd graders receiving their Adventure Bible; 5th graders receiving their First Communion. First Communion Classes A joint learning opportunity for the whole family, typically held three Sundays in Lent. Classes focus on learning the Exodus story and how it relates to our lives today; the Passion story and what communion is all about. The classes culminate with a Seder meal and the celebration of First Communion on Maundy Thursday. Contact Tori Setterholm for more information. Play Group Parents and their children meet weekly for conversation, community and prayer in Nativity's nursery. Contact Deb Olson for more information. Beginning Families of Faith Kindermusik®
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