Family Faith Activity

Needed: Family Photos

Gather - around a table, coffee table, blanket on the floor etc. where you can display photos, old baby books, etc.

Reflect - the Bible tells us only one story about Jesus’ life during the time between his birth and his baptism: the time he stayed behind in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52). In the closing words of that story, we hear how Jesus’ childhood family helped him grow in body and spirit.

Families are those who hold us dearly, deep within themselves, as Luke describes Jesus’ mother doing. They help us grow “in both body and spirit,” no matter how old we are, and seek to bless us. Families can look as different as we do as individuals.  They sometimes look like Jesus’ family (one mom, one dad) or may have one parent.  Some families have two moms, two dads, and/or include dear ones that are part of a chosen family.  We also have a church family.  

Activity - Go through family photos together. Note places of growth. Share stories of the love you experience in your family.

Sharing About Our Family – questions may vary depending on age of children.

What does our family look like? How is our family like other families? How are we unique?

Take turns sharing favorite family memories. Think about vacations, holidays, important moments, funny stories and other special times.

How have family members helped you grow in body and spirit? 

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for our family, and remind us that we are growing in body and spirit every day and that will continue our whole lives.