A Joyful Path
teaches children to:
Ask questions and be curious
Go within and find their own inner guidance and wisdom
Stay focused and calm when needed and to discover and harness divine energy
Be creative, share their gifts and continue learning about their passions
To take action toward their own successes and happiness
Find compassion for all beings, to be inclusive and tolerant, to find the divine in All
Honor, protect, serve, and be in awe of Mother Nature
To know the history and mythology of our world religions and spiritual paths
To be heroes and heroines- to be brave, courageous, and to stand for peace and justice…
And much more!
A Joyful Path
This spiritual curriculum is intended for 6 to 10 year olds (Year 1 and 2) and 8-11 year olds (Year 3) but may be adapted for children slightly older or younger. The lessons are written for a classroom setting and are also appropriate for use at home.
A unique and important aspect of this curriculum is that the lessons are both heart-centered and experiential. Through stories and activities, children’s bodies and feelings are engaged as well as their minds. Giving children experiences that are real and meaningful helps them integrate and apply the ideals of Progressive Christianity and spiritual living to lives right now. Experiential learning also helps to create a solid foundation for a child’s life-long spiritual journey.
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The great need in the Christian church is for a Sunday school curriculum for children that does not equate faith with having a pre-modern mind. ProgressiveChristianity.org has produced just that. Teachers can now teach children in Sunday school without crossing their fingers. I endorse it wholeheartedly.
John Shelby Spong / Author, Jesus for the Non-Religious