Early Childhood Religion Program
from the General Church Office of Education

The Office of Education is offering a special program to help families in the vital work of teaching children about the Lord through a hands-on, multi-sensory approach for your pre-school age children.

Starting in September and going through June, with the purchase of this affordable program, your family will receive a monthly package of “treasures” based on a story from the Word, following spiritual concepts for three different age categories — ¤ birth to one year ¤ two to three years ¤ four to five years.

Every month’s package includes:

Illustrated Story: These booklets sent to children in levels B & C (ages 2-5), retell a story from the Word in simple language or describe concepts about the Lord and heaven in story form. These can be read several times or kept for use in family worship.

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Talk-About Picture: Sent to level A (0-1), these lovely pictures, complete with a simple quote, give parents a focus to use in talking to their youngest children about the Lord and the story in the very gentlest terms. They can be framed or mounted.

Projects & Materials: An age-appropriate project for each level brings the story to life for children in a fun and memorable experience. Effort is made to involve all five senses and also the world of nature to affix ideas in the children’s minds. Suggestions for additional enrichment activities are often included.

Song CD: A CD with songs and poems to use with each month’s topic will be sent with one of the first few packages your children receive. The simple joyful music, performed by various New Church artists, can be played over and over to reinforce children’s memories of the stories.

Parent Pamphlet & Inspiration Cards: These instructional and inspirational materials seek to nurture parents in their vital use of child-raising while providing ways to deepen their understanding of New Church doctrines and the ideals of spiritual instruction.

The cost is $25 per child for orders placed before August 11st or $35 for each child enrolled after August 11st. Only one shipping charge will be applied per family. In the United States, shipping cost is an additional $20 US per family. For Canada, shipping is an additional $30 US per family. Overseas addresses are an additional $45 US per family.

Sign up for the Early Childhood Religion Program now by downloading an Order Form. (PDF)

If you have any questions, please contact Janet Lockard at 267-502-4966.