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Children and faith formation

Making a Home for Faith: Nurturing the Spiritual Life of Your Children, by Elizabeth Frances Caldwell.

When Children Ask About God: A Guide for Parents Who Don't Always Have All the Answers, by Harold S. Kushner.

Parenting in the Pew: Guiding Your Children into the Joy of Worship, by Robbie Castleman. [Review at ilinks.net]

Exploring the Spirituality of Childhood, by Vivian Paley, Clark Wade, and Jane P. Ward.

Godly Play: An Imaginative Approach to Religious Education, by Jerome Berryman. In Godly play, wonder together about a Bible or faith story that's presented in a very simple way, much as Jesus told stories. This opens the way for children to make connections for themselves rather than being taught the "meaning" they should see.

Joining Children on the Spiritual Journey: Nurturing a Life of Faith, by Catherine Stonehouse. Learn how a child's faith forms, and what we parents can do to nurture our children's faith.

Children and Prayer: A Shared Pilgrimage, by Betty S. Cloyd.