Godly Play is a unique method of faith formation that allows for a great deal of self-discovery by both children and teachers (in the roles of storytellers and greeters).  The over-arching goal of Godly Play is to teach children how to “come close to God all by myself”. The teachers provide guidance, and are models of adults who deeply love the stories and the God who is present therein, and are co-travelers on the lifelong journey of faith.

This approach is based on Montessori principles – we respond to the child’s request to “help me to it by myself”.  This puts the teacher in the role of spiritual supporter or guide who fully accepts that each child has their own relationship with God already.  The teaching that takes place is multi-modal and multi-sensory.

During Godly Play time children gather together to hear one of “God’s stories”.  They then respond to the stories through wondering, art and the opportunity to work with the story materials.  The group re-gathers in a circle to pray together and celebrate a “feast”, which provides indirect teaching about communion.  The children are then sent out with a blessing.
 

All Godly Play volunteers are screened and trained.  

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