Yust, Karen-Marie.

Real kids, real faith : practices for nurturing children's spiritual lives / Karen Marie Yust ; foreword by Eugene C. Roehlkepartain. - 1st ed. - San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, 2004. - xxvii, 210 p. ; 24 cm. - The families and faith series . - Families and faith series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-199) and index.

The quest to support our children's spiritual lives -- What's faith got to do with childhood? -- Creating a spiritual world for children to inhabit -- Telling stories that draw children into a life of faith -- Helping children name God's presence in their lives -- Praying with children -- Supporting children as they grow in spiritual awareness -- Acting out our spirituality with children -- Conclusion : finding a faith community to call your own -- Thinking about children and faith : questions for reflection and discussion.

0787964077 (alk. paper)

2003025937


Christian education of children.
Children--Religious life.
Spiritual life--Christianity.

BV 1475.3 / .Y87 2004