Faith Development
Children & Youth Faith Formation
The buttons below will invite you to Login to Realm (the church database that handles your information) then you'll be able to register your child(ren) for any of the programs below.
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Lutherans Restoring Creation is a grassroots movement promoting care for creation in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We accomplish this by cultivating a community of dedicated stewards of earth and neighbor who proclaim God’s promise of hope and healing for all.
Sunday School Works! exists to encourage your Bible teaching ministry to kids. We partner with major Christian education publishers and share resources from all the best children’s ministry websites so that every church can effectively teach kids about God. You can signup to receive a weekly lesson that matches the Sunday readings for FREE! The lesson also includes a link to a good children's talk on the weekly scripture.
Want to talk about climate care on a nature walk? Wondering how to meditate with your kids? Need a resource for practicing lament after a death? You’ve reached the right place. These tools are research-based and tested by real families with real kids in the midst of messy real life. You’ll find hands-on materials and guides for engaging spirituality. No matter your experience or knowledge base, this stuff provides your how-to.
Your pastors recommend that families practice The FAITH 5 Steps. These were developed by a Lutheran colleague named Rich Melheim. There are a good daily practice for families of any size and make-up.
K-12 graders consider the Bible App for Kids. This website has stories kids can read or have read to them and matching memory games. Parents can stream or download 30-minute "Bible App for Kids" video episodes! Parents can also download free companion resources like coloring pages and activity sheets. The YouVersion of the Bible App for Kids will direct you on how to install the Bible App, Bible Lens, & the Bible App for Kids on your smart phone or tablet.
Parents consider studying Luther's Small Catechism with your children. Luther wrote it for parents to use. Augsburg Fortress provides a free mobile version of Luther’s Small Catechism, which is available on the App Store and Google Play. The pastors have been in the Catechism with the confirmation students.
