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Learn: The sun, moon, stars, clouds, day, and night are gifts of God's love. Explore how the beauty and wonder God created is everywhere.
Video: Watch and listen to What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong to appreciate God's creation.
Activity: Tear out and make the Praise God booklet on pages 4-5 of the Workbook.
Faith Blooms: Ask your child to draw a picture of something in creation for which they want to praise God. Tell your child this is a loving gift from God, for all to cherish.
Action: On your next walk in the neighborhood together, bring along a bag and pick up any trash you may find, or plant flowers in your yard or look up at the night sky. Together show your love for our beautiful planet earth.
Prayer Activity: Pray the action prayer, God's Earth.
Complete one:
1. Take a photo of any pages in the Workbook or Crafts completed and email the photo to ycfaithformation@gmail.com OR
2. Click on the Reflection Form link to answer three short questions. These Forms are automatically sent to the YC Office.
Learn: God created animals and loves them. Understand and appreciate that animals are our special friends and we need to be kind to them.
Video: Watch God Made the Animals music video. Ask your child which animal in God's creation is their favorite and why. Remind your child that all of creation is a loving gift from God.
Activity: If you have a family pet, let your child help with it's care. Invite them to draw a picture of a favorite animal.
Book Video: Listen to Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle. Talk about the different characteristics of the animals in this book. Like people, animals come in all shapes, sizes and colors. God created them all and loves them all equally.
Faith Blooms: Talk with your child about safe ways to help a lost or hurt pet or animal. Consider making a donation of food or supplies to a local animal shelter.
Prayer Activity: Pray "Dear God, Thank you for the animals and all our pets. Amen.".
Complete one:
1. Take a photo of any pages in the Workbook or Crafts completed and email the photo to ycfaithformation@gmail.com OR
2. Click on the Reflection Form link to answer three short questions. These Forms are automatically sent to the YC Office.
Learn: Understand that God created and loves all people. God created people because he loves them and now they can love too.
Video: Watch and sing along with the video He's Got the Whole World in His Hands.
YC Family Supplies: Make the Chapter 3 "God Creates" poster, using the materials in your YC Family Supplies.
Faith Blooms: Talk with your child to help them recognize and appreciate the variety and wonder of their family and friends. Discuss with your child all the ways they can show them love and care.
Action: Together look at photos of all your family members and special friends. Remind your child how much they are loved by family and by God.
Prayer Activity: Pray the action prayer, God's Love.
Complete one:
1. Take a photo of any pages in the Workbook or Crafts completed and email the photo to ycfaithformation@gmail.com OR
2. Click on the Reflection Form link to answer three short questions. These Forms are automatically sent to the YC Office.