Recommended Formation Resources

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General
Forma -The Network for Christian Formation 
Canva - Amazingly simple graphic site 
How2Charist - Digital Instructed Eucharist
Building Faith - Culturally current ideas and resources
CHILDREN
adults
Love First A Children's Ministry for the Whole Church Text Week Lectionary, Scripture study, worship and sermon resources
Storymakers Promotes imagination, storytelling, creativity, and play CnC Confirm not Conform for adults
Storypath Connects the lectionary with children’s literature Keeping the Promise A Confirmation mentoring program
Hearts Alive Gospel-based Sunday School curriculum Churchnext.tv Hundreds of online courses for individuals/groups
Flame Creative ideas to help parents take children deeper with God Pilgrim A Course for the Christian Journey
Lesson Plans that Work Complimentary lessons for children   The Path: A Journey Through the Bible Clear and easy to read
The Path Family Storybook Complimentary facilitators guide  Lyfe Scriptures, quotes, reflections and prayers, a daily devotional for those on the go
Episcopal Relief and Development/Formation Complimentary  Holy Eucharist Illuminated  Liturgy teaching cards 
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas Complimentary curricula The Work of the People Excellent videos available by subscription
Leader Resources Episcopal and easily adaptable Pray as you go Daily prayer 
Rhythms of Grace Special needs worship Your Faith, Your Life An Invitation to The Episcopal Church
Godly Play Resources Jerome Berryman, online catalog Nooma Rob Bell, videos for small groups 
ECC Episcopal Children's Curriculum, complimentary online  Alpha Ten-week course in the basics of Christianity
Messy Church A fun way of being church for families The Discovery Series: A Christian Journey Video teaching series in English/Spanish 
Candle Press Excellent Baptism resources for parents/children  Spiritual Formation Workbook A small group resource for nurturing growth
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sophia Cavaletti's curriculum The Logos Project  EDOT videos on theological, practical and spiritual topics
youth
BULLETINS, worship bags, and stewardship
Youth Sharing Faith Cards Download here Episcopal Information Cards Series of brochures about the Episcopal Church
Holy Eucharist Illuminated  Liturgy teaching cards    The Sunday Paper Lectionary based for children 3-6 and 7-10yrs
Confirm not Conform Confirmation program sermons4 kids Complimentary lectionary homilies and activities
d365 Daily online devotional Children's bulletins Personalized reproducible children’s bulletins 
Teen Text  Lectionary based curriculum Children's Illustrated Ministry Resources for church and home
My Faith, My Life A Teen's Guide to the Episcopal Church w/ Leader Guide Flame Worship bag ideas
Youth Specialties Blogs, jobs, curriculum, forums Moonjar Children's stewardship tool
Leader Resources J2A curriculum, confirmation programs Let the Children Give Practical ideas for weaving stewardship into lesson plans
Keeping the Promise A Confirmation mentoring program
Weaving God's Promises For Episcopal youth ages 12-14 
Sticky Faith: Teen Curriculum  Specifically targeted to high school seniors
FAITH AT HOME
INTERGENERATIONAL
Faithful Families Messy Church Fresh ideas for creating Christ-centered communities
Faith at Home GenOn Ministries Resources and Training 
Family 'round the Table Vibrant Faith Resources and Training
Grow Christians What is This? Faith Conversations for mentors and youth 
Vibrant Faith LIFT- Living in Faith Together
Pray as You Go  Lifelong Faith Research, Strategies and Best Practices
Who are you Jesus? Milestone Ministries Recognizing God's presence in everyday moments
     
FAmily worship
The Rite Place Includes original music for a family service
Let Us Pray Excellent explanation of Eucharist for young readers 
Storypath Connects children's literature to our faith
On the Chancel Steps Children's sermons 
Worshiping with Children Children's sermons
God's Words, My Voice A lectionary for children