Children's Spirituality: What it is and Why it Matters

An introduction to the increasingly popular topic of children's spirituality, showing how choices made in churches and homes can stimulate or stifle a child's spiritual development. Suitable for anyone who works with children. ''A brilliant mix of thought provoking theology and challenging practical applications. It has changed how I see children and church.'' ''A powerful reaffirmation and exploration of the importance of childhood spirituality for the ministry and mission of the church, which will be welcomed by all working in this field.'' This concise guide is an ideal introduction to the increasingly popular topic of children''s spirituality. Mixing theory with tips on ''good practice'', leading expert Rebecca Nye shows how choices made in churches and homes can stimulate or stifle a child''s spiritual development, exploring:

• Childhood as a natural source of spirituality
  
• Ways to help children value and express their spirituality
• The role of Christian nurture and worship in early spiritual development

• | Author: Rebecca Nye
• | Publisher: Church House Publishing
• | Publication Date: Jan 01, 2009
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780715140277
• | ISBN-10: 0715140272