Tips to encourage your child's interest in church
Encouraging your kids to explore their own interests in church can lead to a deeper sense of ownership and investment in their faith journey.
Here are some ways you can support them in their exploration:
1️⃣Attend different services: Attend different types of services or events together as a family and see what sparks their interest.
Encourage your kids to participate in church activities such as singing in the choir, volunteering for community service events, or joining a youth group
2️⃣Serve others: Encourage your child to serve others as a way to live out their faith and make a positive impact in the world.
Help them get involved in youth groups or volunteer opportunities that align with their passions and talents.
3️⃣Encourage conversations: Ask them what they enjoyed or found meaningful about a particular service or event.
Encourage your child to ask questions about their faith and provide thoughtful and honest answers. Let them voice their thoughts and express their opinions about their experiences in church.
4️⃣Get creative: Get creative with religious-themed crafts, pray together, share religious stories and parables with your child, cook religious foods, sing hymns, sing religious songs, or even create religious-themed games.
By making religion fun and interactive, your child is more likely to take an interest.
The local church plays a crucial role in children's faith development. It also provides opportunities for children to serve others and develop a sense of purpose and belonging.
This and our faith is why our board game features the church and the significant role it plays in building a better community.