Christian education materials recommended for use beginning in May 2007 are listed
below. These resources offer a variety of choices for use until the material
currently being developed for Christian education and disciple formation is
available. A Resource
Assessment Survey can be downloaded for congregations
that wish to consider other options. Contact Herald House for orders and
questions: www.HeraldHouse.org,
sales@HeraldHouse.org 1-800-767-8181,
or (816) 521-3015.
From October 2006 through January 2007, a team explored several options for
Christian education materials. The criteria utilized to determine
recommendations ensure that resources are consistent with Community of Christ
statements on faith and belief, Christology, and scripture, and will assist
members in sharing the peace of Jesus Christ and living as generous disciples. A
strong connection to the lectionary was also emphasized.
We hope members and friends find this information helpful in continuing to
seek and provide information that is critical to the church as together we
pursue our worldwide mission to proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of
joy, hope, love, and peace.
Resources for
Children and Youth
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 Aliyah (ah-LEE-ah) is a Hebrew word meaning "a journey toward God."
The challenge of equipping children and youth for this journey is reflected in
the new Community of Christ resource called Aliyah.
Aliyah lessons are based on scripture, including Doctrine and
Covenants 163. One lesson each month will be posted on this web site to be
downloaded and used for church school, youth group meetings, junior church, or
any time you want to connect children or youth to the vision of the church.
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Go to the download page for the children and/or youth Aliyah lessons.
(PDF format)
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The Best of Power & Light for
Kids/Youth
—Lectionary Year A
Lessons
have been edited and reformatted to provide continuity for children’s and youth
classes. The lessons are referenced by date and how they coincide with the
lectionary week, e.g., fifth Sunday following Easter. All are available for
purchase through
Herald House or as
free
downloadable PDF files.
For use from Advent 2007 up to Advent 2008. |
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Purchase The Best of Power and Light for Kids from Herald House. |
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Go to the download page for The Best of Power and Light for Kids.
(PDF format) |
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Purchase |
Purchase The Best of Power and Light for Youth from
Herald House. |
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Go to the download page for The Best of Power and Light for Youth. (PDF format) |
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Power & Light for Young Kids: Years A, B, and C
Power & Light for Young Kids was produced for three years.
Lessons for three years: A, B, and C are available only only. They are undated so that
you can use them to best suit the needs and schedule of your Young Kids class and the
current calendar year. |
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Go to the download page for Power and Light for Young Kids.
(PDF format) |
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The following Power & Light resources are in
development:
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Advent 2008 up to Advent 2009: The Best of Power and
Light for Kids for Lectionary Year B
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Advent 2008 up to Advent 2009: The Best of Power and
Light for Youth for Lectionary Year B
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Advent 2009 up to Advent 2010: The Best of Power and
Light for Kids for Lectionary Year C
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Advent 2009 up to Advent 2010: The Best of Power and Light for Youth
for Lectionary Year C
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Growing
a Grateful,
Generous Heart
Stewardship Resources for Children and Their Families
Includes materials for leaders, teachers,
parents, and children.
The principle of generosity foundational to Christian
discipleship is an important concept to discover and learn at an early age. This
allows for those engaged in such a ministry of discipleship formation to develop
patterns of generosity and sharing that will bless them for the rest of their
lives. One of the core beliefs of the Community of Christ is the worth of all
persons, including children and youth. Another core belief is the concept of
stewardship, finding expression in the six principles of A Disciples’ Generous
Response. These two core beliefs come together in this series of stewardship
resources.
Developed by Living the Good News in collaboration with the Office of
Stewardship at the Episcopal Church Center, this series of resources provides
excellent lessons for study. The
Community of Christ Supplemental Study Guide
provides information on how to adapt this resource series to the specifics of
the Community of Christ (such as references to Web sites, hymnals, or books)
when needed.
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Growing a Grateful, Generous Heart materials (leader guide,
parent/family resource, children's papers) |
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Free download |
Go to the download page for the Community of Christ Supplemental Study Guide. (PDF format)
This supplement is designed to accompany the purchased resource. |
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Of Water and Spirit (Children)
TEACHER'S COURSEBOOK
An eight-lesson resource that provides adults the materials they need to prepare
children (around age eight) for baptism and confirmation. Topics covered in
activity-based lessons include: our relationship to God Jesus Christ and the
Holy Spirit; baptism confirmation and other church sacraments; basic beliefs and
church history; the nature study and use of scripture; commitment as a disciple
(generous response); responsibility for sharing our witness; and relationship to
others and responsibility for promoting peace and justice in community (Zion). |
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Purchase teacher's coursebook from Herald House |
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Of
Water and Spirit (Children)
STUDENT JOURNAL
Provides activities and room to record class discussion ideas photos and names
is also available to assist the student’s learning. This 32-page booklet can
also be presented at the time of baptism.
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Purchase student journal from Herald House |
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Of Water and Spirit — Deepening the Journey (Youth)
A youth discipleship journal designed for teenagers interested in baptism and
living out their discipleship in the Community of Christ. Topics covered
include: God Jesus and the Holy Spirit; church scriptures; church history; the
sacraments; serving God; discipleship in the community; and sharing our witness
and resources in the Community of Christ. |
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Purchase student workbook from Herald House |
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World
Community
World Community is designed for three different age levels:
Light of the World, for eight years of age and above; Path of the Disciple, for
youth eleven years of age and above; and Exploring Community Together, for those
fifteen years of age and above. Young people—disciples or friends of the
Community of Christ—have the opportunity to deepen their discipleship through
completing and documenting creative projects and service activities. Students
accomplish this through the creation of a portfolio/scrapbook demonstrating
their involvement in the life of the church and the community with the
assistance of an adult mentor.
(Levels for children and youth.)
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Go to the download page for World Community materials. (PDF
format) |
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 Peace
24-7
Empowering Youth to be Ministers of Peace and Justice
The goal of Peace 24/7 is to empower youth to be ministers of peace and
justice─wherever they live, in whatever they do. Peace 24/7 takes the business
of creating peace out of the hands of someone else and helps youth acknowledge
their personal responsibility as a disciple of Christ in this continuous
process. Each issue covers specific peace and/or justice topics that directly
affect youth and their communities. |
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Go to the download page for issues of Peace 24-7. (PDF format) |
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Resources for Adults
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Claimed by Christ's Vision
The adult study text, Claimed by Christ's Vision, is ideal for
the 2008 reunion season, as well as Sunday school classes and small group study. |
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Purchase from Herald House. |
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Go to the download page for complete text in English from our free online
resources. (PDF format) |
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Doctrine and Covenants 163
Commentary Series
Series of twenty-four commentaries with accompanying discussion questions,
discernment exercises and reflections that may be used as the starting point to
engage in widespread conversation about important issues before the church.
These commentaries can be found monthly in the Herald as well as
online. |
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Read Online |
Read the series articles online. |
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Subscribe to Herald magazine. |
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Subscribe to e-Herald (electronic Herald) |
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Share Christ's Peace: Going Deeper
This is an important study resource to help the whole church in every
nation go deeper in discipleship and expressing Christ's peace in
personal and congregational ministries. It will be available in the
major languages of the church. With lots of activities and discussion
questions, it is ideal for adult church school classes, retreats, and
reunions. Teaching notes are provided in the text.
Chapters are written by members of the First Presidency: Steve Veazey,
Ken Robinson, and David Schaal, with Paul Davis from the Presiding
Bishopric, and Jim Slauter, president of the Council of Twelve Apostles.
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Purchase Adult Study Text from Herald House. |
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Free download |
Go to the download page for complete text in English from our free online
resources. (PDF format) |
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PowerPoint |
Go to the download page for a PowerPoint presentation to be used with this study course.
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Descargar |
Descargar Comparte la Paz de Cristo: Profundizando (archivo PDF) |
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