Tools for Faith Formation 

Visit the Office of the General Assembly website for more information.

Building Faith
Curated resources for faith formation, including seasonal ideas for all ages.

CRC Toolkits
Resources gathered (curriculum, blogs) on a variety of topics (intergenerational, children, storytelling, older adults.)

Disparity Trap
Disparity Trap, a board game to prompt “conversations around race, wealth, and privilege in the USA and how those constructs impact society. “Step into someone else’s shoes and experience the disparities within a position different from your own.”

Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living
This thirty-six-unit curriculum is based on practices Jesus did and taught us to do as faithful followers. Written for people of all ages who wish to live out their faith, this new curriculum examines where these practices are found in the Bible and how they have been used in the Christian faith then and now.

Frolic
Uniquely created for babies and toddlers, these resources introduce little ones to faith concepts in age-appropriate ways.

Opening Doors to Discipleship
is an excellent resource for teacher training and adult studies and these studies will soon be used for those who would like to become certified as a Christian Educator.

Picture Book Theology
Website with ideas for how secular picture books connect with the sacred for use in churches, retreats, in parochial schools, and at home.

Praying in Color
Active, visual, and meditative form of intercessory prayer. Website explains how to pray using this approach. Books with instructions and pre-printed prayer pages to apply to learning in Scripture, practicing lectio divina and praying in other ways.

Storypath
Online library of books for children and older youth with ideas for use in worship and Christian education settings. Book reviews, lesson plans using the books and lectionary reading tied to books.

Sunday LIFT (Living in Faith Together)
Resources that invite all ages to share food, learn, worship, and have fun in small groups around tables. Replaces or supplements traditional Sunday school. Can also be used at home.

The Network
Resources and ideas for ministry with all ages using an interactive platform.

Theocademy
offers online courses/videos for new members, elders/deacons, adults, and even confirmation. Created by Synod of Mid-America.

Treasure Box Tuesday
Weekly email of resources for children and family ministries. Links to articles, products, books, conferences.

Storypath
Practice that guides through imagery into deeper faith formation. Used in multiple settings including Bible studies, youth groups, storytelling, intergenerational gatherings. Available as a database or printed cards.

PC(USA) Office of Christian Formation and their new Faith Practices Toolkit provides endless resources and features the collaboration of 5 collective partners. (See below)

• Association of Presbyterian Church Educators
• Presbyterian Youth Workers Association
• Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network 
• Presbyterian Camps and Conference Centers
• UKirk-Collegiate Ministries

• Presbyterian Mission Agency provides numerous resources around multiple topics, including Intergenerational Mission. Click on this link to access their website and use free tools available to all.

A recent addition from the Office of Christian Formation, Why Presbyterians Are Like That, is a 10-session Bible study designed for college students and young adults. The Office of Christian Formation has partnered with UKirk Collegiate Ministries to offer this series of free downloadable PDF Bible studies based on one Presbyterian chaplain’s suggestion of 10 reasons Presbyterians are the way we are. The study was written by Austin College chaplain and director of Church Relations the Rev. Dr. John Williams. To learn more or for individual lesson PDFs, click here. There will be an adaptation of this resource available in early 2023 for other adult class settings.

Downloadable resources that help all ages lead in worship.

Genonministries.org

Carolyn Brown Blog

Lectionary blog offers help for specific Sundays for intergenerational worship. Ideas include reading Scripture, prayers and liturgy that engage all ages.

Printable and digital resources for creatively integrating visual arts in worship for all ages.

Ashley Danyew:

ashleydanyew.com