The Children's Sabbath is an intergenerational event that engages people of all ages in the planning, participation, and follow-up activities. Each year, the CDF publishes a manual full of ideas for worship, education and advocacy. A Children's Charter for the Church is a call to the church to respond in new and intentional ways to Christ's mandate to care for, respect, and bring all children to him. Developed by the dioceses of Alaska, Bethlehem, Central New York, Dallas, Hawaii, Iowa, Massachusetts, Mexico, Southwest Florida, Western North Carolina and Wyoming, it is a reminder of the responsibility placed upon us by Jesus Christ himself. There are numerous support materials, including videos, resource guides for children and adult groups, and posters.
Materials are available in English and Spanish.
The Ministry Resource Center at Yale Divinity School, New Haven. Under the direction of Carolyn Hardin-Englehardt, the Center brings together the study of theology and the practice of ministry. Diocesan Consultant for Christian Education Sharon E. Pearson is available for consultation by phone, email, or in person. Workshops are held to support those involved in Christian Education and Formation in parishes. Contact her for a listing of Christian educators in parishes throughout the diocese.