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Stepping Stones
The Mission: To partner with parents to fulfill their baptismal promises.
The Method: As a family walking in the waters of our baptism, we have Stepping Stones in the River of Life that guide us on our journey of becoming more like Jesus Christ. With each stone we equip families with opportunities to learn together. Families are encouraged in worship by publicly blessing each other and we empower families with tools to continue their faith journey at home.
For each Stepping Stone, children are given an item to be placed in their HERITAGE CHEST that they recieved at their baptism to mark their journey of faith.
God's Story
Equip: Parent and child attend one event in October on God's Story (the bible) and how to share these stories at home
Encourage: The kids' Study Bible is given along with some staff favorite verses and how they apply to their own story. These are given in worship along with a parent blessing.
Empower: Take home materials are presented at each event and are also available in the Beacon Bookstore.
First Communion
Equip: Three events during Lent are used to explore the stories significant to the sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. These events are:
Meaning of the Meal (February)
Story Day (March)
Livin’ Forgivin’ (March or April)
Encourage: On Palm Sunday students are given a Blessing Bowl and instructions for home use and are blessed by their parent/s during worship. First Communion is celebrated on Maundy Thursday.
Empower: Take home materials provided and also available in the Beacon Bookstore.
Christian Foundations
Equip: Six events for parent and child to attend together over the three years. Events will explore the foundations of the Christian Faith.
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Month Offered
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Old Testament
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3rd Grade
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September
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New Testament
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3rd Grade
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January
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Family Service
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4th grade
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October
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Ten Commandments
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4th Grade
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November
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Prayer and Worship
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5th Grade
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November
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Apostles’ Creed
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5th Grade
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April
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Encourage: Children are presented with stones that connect with each event. They use these at home with their Blessing Bowl to continue to talk about faith.
Empower: Take home materials are presented at each event and are also available in the Beacon Bookstore.
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