What We Do in Church: An Anglican Child's Activity Book
What We Do In Church Series
What’s inside...
This engaging activity book provides children with interactive ways to learn about the Anglican faith and church practices through puzzles, mazes, and coloring pages. Engage your children with fun activities as they learn about Anglican liturgy and experience a more meaningful worship. With interactive puzzles, color-by-number, word finds, and more, this fun-filled activity book can help children ages 4-7 grow to a deeper understanding of Anglican worship life. From learning about the participants in the entry processional, to coloring the vestments of the priest and deacon, to identifying the amazing things our senses tell us about the Eucharist, this book is a treasure trove for kids and their families. Forty one-page activities are followed by a four-page parent guide designed to promote parenting in the pews and offer tips for parents and other educators using these activities with children.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-8
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What activities in the book did you find most interesting and why?
How do the rituals and traditions in church make you feel?
What did you learn about the roles different people play during church services?
Can you think of ways we can incorporate some of these practices at home?
What questions do you have about what we do in church after reading this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before starting the book, ask your child what they already know about church services and what they expect to learn.
While reading, pause at different activities and discuss how they relate to your family's experiences in church.
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the church's practices and rituals discussed in the book.
Use the illustrations in the book as a visual aid to explain complex concepts or roles within the church.
After reading, spend some time together reflecting on how learning about church practices might influence your family’s religious activities.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding community and belonging
Explanation: The book guides children through Anglican church traditions, fostering a sense of community.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding by actively participating in local groups, fostering connections and a sense of belonging.
Example Lesson: Respect for rituals and traditions
Explanation: Through activities and explanations, children learn the significance of various church rituals.
Real-World Application: This respect can extend to appreciating diverse cultural and religious practices they encounter in their community.
Example Lesson: The value of patience and attentiveness
Explanation: Activities in the book encourage children to pay attention during church services.
Real-World Application: These skills are transferable to school settings, enhancing focus and listening skills during class.
Example Lesson: Practicing gratitude
Explanation: The book includes prayers of thanksgiving, teaching children to be grateful.
Real-World Application: Children can practice gratitude daily by acknowledging and appreciating simple joys and kindnesses.