FSS4 is a survey of Bible course for youth and parents to take together. It ends with a pledge for each family to read a verse each night. - FSS Factoid
Faith Stepping Stones + Livin' Forgiven
Stone #5: Livin' Forgiven A three-session course for late elementary children and parents in the
church and community.
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What is the purpose of this Stone?
• To teach the importance of living a forgiving, forgiven lifestyle
• To teach the meaning of Holy Communion as a preparation, preview
or review for children and parents
• To add confession and absolution (that is, calling parents and children
to say "I’m sorry" and "I forgive you"...every
night in every home) to the nightly bed time ritual of reading one Bible
verse each night, the sharing of Highs & Lows, prayer, blessing, and
putting children to sleep with music that features God’s Word
What Sessions are included with this Stone?
Three sessions on Biblical history from Passover to the Lord’s
Supper, the Meaning of the Meal, and the concept of living a forgiven,
forgiving lifestyle:
Session 1: From Passover to Last Supper
Lead parents and their children to understand and experience the
origin of the Lord’s Supper and its roots in the Passover.
Session 2: The Meaning of the Meal
Lead parents and their children to understand and experience the
meaning of Holy Communion.
Session 3: Livin’ Forgiven
Lead parents and their children to understand the importance of
living a forgiving, forgiven lifestyle.
Additional Details on Stone #5:
No matter what age first communion is celebrated, an argument can be
made for offering a communion instruction course for preadolescents and
their parents together. By the time children reach the 4th-6th grade
age, parents and children usually have more than ample reason to talk
about forgiveness and absolution.
Stepping Stone 5: Livin’ Forgiven ends at the altar with a family
communion service where the parent serves the child and the child serves
the parent. Then both pledge together to confess and forgive each night,
and to continue the nightly verse, Highs & Lows, prayer and blessing,
and bedtime music that features the Word of God.
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If you have any questions about the Faith Stepping Stones system, please contact Ben Hoogland, Faith Stepping Stones Coordinator , at bhoogland@faithink.com or 888-55FAITH. Ben can also be reached via Skype at "finkbenhoogland". |