September/October 2006
Faith and family
The single most important factor in the religious development of a child is the example set by parents. In an Associated Press poll, taken by ICR Survey Research a few years ago, 7 out of 10 adolescents said that their parents have done the most to shape their religious beliefs and attitudes, while only 1 in 10 sighted the effects of a priest, minister, or rabbi.
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Sponge ideas
It's impossible for children to sit quietly and wait, but what can you do with all this valuable unused time? Why not "soak" it up with a "sponge" activity? These activities can be used any time a child needs something to do. They can be done alone or with others. And they can be stopped and started again.
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Word Search
Armenian and Christian words make up this word search game.
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Halloween for Sunday School
What is Halloween? Is Halloween a pagan festival? Is it okay for Christians to take part in Halloween festivities?
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Season of the Cross
September and October feature special commemorations of the holy cross. Understandably, the feasts of the cross are important to Christians. The cross is the place where God, who became human to share in and ultimately redeem human suffering and death, was crucified and died. It is also the place where He vanquished death through His resurrection, thereby rendering the cross powerful symbol of eternal life.
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Holy Translators
This year, take the opportunity to go beyond the popular "culture month" image of the Holy Translators, the frenzy of pride over these men who are chiefly remembered in the mass imagination as cultural champions and see them for the deeper values in their stories. A more careful scrutiny will be rewarding!
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Download All Educator Activities
You can click here to download a PDF (784K) of the entire September 2006 Armenian Church Educator's Christian Education resources.
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