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How To Develop Christian Character in Children
Jesus Loves Me( English )
Jesus loves me, this I know; for the Bible tells me so
Little ones to Him belong; they are weak but He is strong
Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus loves meYes, Jesus loves me, The Bible tells me so.
Jesus Loves Me(Japanese)
Shu wa-re wo a-i-su Shu wa tsu-yo-ke-re-ba
Wa-re yo-wa-ku-tomo O-so-re wa ara-ji
Waga Shu Iesu, Waga Shu Iesu, Waga Shu IesuWa-re wo a-i-su
Waga tsu-mi no ta-me Sa-ka-e wo su-te-teAme yo-ri ku-da-ri Ju-ji-ka ni tsu-ke-ri(Refrain)
Iesu-sama Ga Ichiban (Jesus is No.1!)
Don-na-ni sa-bi-shi-i to-ki-ni-moDon-na-ni ka-na-shi-I I to-ki-ni-moIesu-sama ga Ichiban, Iesu-sama ga IchibanTa-to-e so-re-ga don-na-ba-ai-de-moIesu-sama ga Ichiban, Iesu-sama ga
Ichiban
(Na-a-ze?)Dat-te Iesu-sama wa Kami-sama da-mo-noDat-te Iesu-sama wa Kami-sama da-mo-no
Jesus is No.1!(meaning)
Whenever you are sad and lonely, (Remember that ) Jesus is your
No.1.No matter what your problem is, (Remember that ) Jesus is your No.1 all the
time.
(Why?) Because Jesus is God; Because Jesus is
God!
Exploring the world…
Active & Fun-Loving…
Growing strong…
Together with friends…
Yes! Jesus Loves Children!
“Let the little children Come to Me.”
(Mark 10:13)
Class One 9:30-12:00
The Theme of the Class One:
What are some of the Christian Character
this age group should manifest?
Class One 9:30-12:00(modified schedule)
9:30-10:30 Introduction to the Course Bible Reading &
Presentation
10:30-10:45 Learn a children’s song in Japanese10:45-11:45 On Development (Piaget &
Erikson)
11:45-12:00 Q & A with sharings (LUNCH TIME)
Biblical References
Mark 10:13 (let children come to me)
Psalm 8:1~2 (praises on the lips of children & infants)
Matthew 18:3 (unless you become like little children)
Luke 2:11~12 (Savior born as a baby in the manger)
Christian Character Formation as the result of Spiritual Growth
How a child grows: Dependence on Mother
An infant: Start having his/her own world
Separating to be independent (younger child~older child)
Becoming independent (adult)
♪ Umi To Sora Tsukurareta Shu (Sing to the tune of It’s A Small World)
U-mi to so-ra tsu-ku-ra-re-ta Shu waWa-ta-shi-no Shu a-na-ta-no KamiTsumi wo yu-ru-shi su-ku-i-ta-mo-oh Min-na-no ShuIesu wa Shu Ha-re-ru-ya (Hallelujah)Iesu wa Shu Ha-re-ru-ya (Hallelujah)Iesu wa Shu Ha-re-ru-ya (Hallelujah) Min-na no Shu
Piaget’s Cognitive Development
Stage Age During this stage…
Sensorinmotor Stage 0-2 years old Learn thru movements & sensations
Preoperational Stage 2-7 yrs Aquire language & use symbols (words or pix) torepresent objects
Concrete Operational Stage
7-11 yrs Able to see things from different pots of view, to imagine events occuringoutside their own lives
Formal Operational Stage
11 yrs + (Children age 10-12)
Able to reason in abstractways; greater focus onpossibilities & ideological issues
Stages of Development By Erik Erikson
Stage
Age Crisis Virtues to be attained
1 0-1 years Trust VS Mistrust HOPE
2 2-3 yrs Autonomy VS Shame & Doubt
WILL
3 4-6 yrs Initiation VS Guilt PURPOSE
4 7-12 yrs(11~12 yrs Preadolescents)
Industry VS Inferiority COMPETENCE
5 13-19 yrs Identity VS Role Confusion
FIDELITY
6 20-34 yrs Intimacy VS Isolation LOVE
7 35-65 yrs Generativity VS Stagnation
CARE
8 65 + Integrity VS Despair WISDOM
Class Two 13:00-14:30
The Theme of the Class Two:
How To Build such Christian Character in their Lives?
Children in the Bible
310Samuel (I Kings : )YYYYY YYYYY YYYYYYYY YYYY YYYYYYY 1745(I Kings : ) Young servant girl of Naaman’s wife 53(II Kings : ) - - 12 year old girl who was restored to l
YYY YY YYYYY -( 4:35 43)
Class Two 13:00-14:30
13:00-14:00 Bible Reading & Presentation 14:00-14:15 Q & A
14:15-14:30 Assignments- Act the Bible Stories
(in 4-5 groups) (SNACK BREAK)
God As the Master Builder
God As the Master Builder
“I planted, Apollo watered, but God gave the growth.So neither the one who plants nor the one who
watersis anything, but only God who gives the growth.The one who plants and the one waters have acommon purpose, and will receive wages according to the labor of each. For we are God’s servants, working together; You are God’s field, God’s building.” (NRSV, 1 Corinthians
3:6-9)
Ages 10-12: Preadolescents
Period of rapid physical growthBody changes with sexuality developingBecoming rational, logical, reasonable”Peer Group” becomes powerful influenceEnjoy group activities to create their own projectsBecoming critical of adultsHaving heros/heroines from sports & entertainment
fieldsSense of responsibility grows (church membership &
stewardship)Able to seek God’s guidance in their lives
Content Areas for Teaching Older Children
Objective 1 :Christian Conversion Objective 2 :Christian Membership Objective 3 :Christian Worship Objective 4 :Christian Knowledge &
Understanding Objective 5 : Christian Attitudes & Convictions Objective 6 : Christian Living Objective 7 :Christian Service
Objective 1: Christian Conversion
Christian Conversion1) To understand that all people do wrong and that wrongdoing displeases God.2) To face the fact that the wrong things they do are sins against God.3) To realize that Christ’s death for our sins makes possible forgiveness and new life for every
person who repents of sin and trust Jesus Christ.
Older Children Need…
4) To understand that a person becomes a Christian by trusting Jesus as Savior- not by being baptized
and joining the church or simply trying to be good.5) To realize that they need God’s forgiveness for
their own sins.6) To turn from sin to simply trust in Christ as their personal Savior and Lord when the Holy Spirit has made them ready for such response and commiment.
Objective 2: Church Membership
Church Membership1)To form the habit of regular church attendance
and of participating with understanding and joy in church services and activities.2) To understand that a New Testament church is composed of people who have already become Christians and who have been baptized in
obedience to Christ.
Older Children Need…
3) To understand that a person joins the church only after trusting Jesus as Savior, with a
conviction that he/she is a Christian and should be baptized in obedience to Christ.
Objective 3: Christian Worship
Christian Worship1)To understand that worship is an experience of reverent communion with God and that people may engage in worship alone, with their families, with friends, and with groups at church.2)To cultivate the practice of regular private
worship, including daily Bible reading and prayer . (private daily worship= “devotions”)
Older Children Need…
3) To do their part to maintain and to participate in
family worship.
4) To attend regularly the worship service of their own
church and to participate meaningfully and reverently in praying, singing, Bible reading,
and listening.
Objecitive 4:Christian Knowledge & Understanding
To help each child gain such knowledge of the Bible and Christian faith
as can be related to his/her daily experiences.
Objective 5: Christian Attitudes & Convictions
To guide each child in the continuing development of attitudes and appreciations that will encourage
persoanl growth.
Objective 6: Christian Living
To guide each child to develop and use in every day life, habits, and skills
that will help him/her grow spiritually.
To guide each child to use his/her talent and skills in ways that will help others and serve God’s purpose.
Objective 7: Christian Service
The Greatest Commandment
“Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?”
He (Jesus) said to him (a Phariee lawyer),“You shall love the Lord your God with all your
heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.”
This is the greatest and first commandment.And a second is like itself; You shall love your
neighbor as you love yourself. On these two commandments hang all the law
and the prophets.” (Matthew 22:36-40)
Love God, Love your neighbors as you love yourself (Matthew 22:36-
40)
Class Three 15:00-16:30
The Theme of the Class Three:
What should we, as the church, do to minister to them?
Class Three 15:00-16:30
15:00-15:45 “Act It Out!”
15:45- 16:15 Presentation
16:15 -16:30 Q & A
Act It Out!
-* 5Let each group give a miYYYY YYYYYYYYYYYY YY YYY YYYYY YY YYYYY YY YYYYY.
*Do not speak! Just act it out. *The remaining class will see
theact and have a guess of what thest ory i s about .
“FORMATION & BUILDING”Galatians 4:19 (Christ being formed
in the believer)
Colossians 3:16~17 (let the word of Christ dwell in you richly)
Ephesians 4:11~17 (growing in love
as unity in the Body of Christ)
For Christian Character Development…
Older Children Need…
1) To recognize that the Bilbe is an inspired message
from God and that its teachings are to be accepted
and followed in all that we believe and do.2) To develop an increasing understanding of the
origin, structure, and transmission of the Bible.3) To learn about the customs and geography of
the Bible lands in order to understand better many of
the teachings of the Bible.
Older Children Need…
4) To develop a growing knowledge of basic stories
& truths increasing guidance and motivation for daily living.
5) To grow in skill in using the Bible.
6) To memorize appropriate Bible passages.
Teaching Children the Bible (outcomes)
1) Become aware of and remember Bible stories & facts.
2) Gain insights into Bible truths.3) Be able to repeat selected Bible verses &
passages.4) Develop & express attitudes and feelings about Bible material.5) Make a decision to accept Jesus Christ as his/her own personal Savior.6) Make application of Bible truths in daily living.7) Grow as a witness and servant of Jesus Christ.
Methods for Teaching Older Children
*Storytelling ~ Bible stories, stories of God-motivated
heroes/heroines*Dramatics~ story playing, drama, skits, role play,
etc.*Questions~ to stimulate interest, test knowledge, help them express their thoughts, etc.*Discussions or guided conversations*Projects~ to “do” something related to their
learning*Creative Activities~ writing, music activities, arts & crafts, mosaics, etc.
“The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of
God was upon him.” (Luke 2:40)
“ And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favor.”
(Luke 2:52)
Growing to be a witness of the Lord
Bibliography
Charles A. Tidwell, The Educational Ministry of A Church: A Comprehensive Model for Students and Ministers, Revised & Expanded, 1996.Bruce P. Powers, ed., Christian Education Handbook: A Revised & Completely Updated Edition, 1996.Daryl Eldridge, ed., The Teaching Ministry of the
Church:Integrating Biblical Truth with Contemporary Application, 1995.
*Above 3 books are all from Broadman & Holman Publishers, USA.