Parma Lutheran Church’s purpose for establishing this Policy for the Protection of Children, accompanying procedures, and behavior standards is to demonstrate our absolute and unwavering commitment to the physical safety and spiritual growth of all our children and youth.

This children’s sermon series is designed to give children a sense of the meaning of the penitential season of Lent and what it means to be in relationship and conversation with God. It also is meant to convey in a visual way how through Easter, God has changed, to our good, the relationship God has with us.

This is a Bible lesson from 1 Corinithians 12: 12-27 for late elementary and early middle school students but can be adapted for other age groups. It works best in a Vacation Bible School or camp setting.

This is a lesson is about the Israelites wandering in the desert and God providing them with food (manna.) This is one lesson of a five week study of Exodus. This was used for children in grades kindergarten through 7th grade.

A look at the three of the most popular ways parables are presented to children and an example of each.

Lesson Plan for a Children's Handbell Choir that is learning to play Joyful Joyful

When the Sunday morning worship service includes young children who need to know that God loves them, congregations may find it challenging. Young children can benefit greatly from participation in Sunday morning worship. On the other hand, children who become bored or noisy make it difficult for others in the congregation to focus on their own worship. There is no simple answer; but to help make worship more meaningful for young children in your congregation, try these simple, practical suggestions.

Children giggle, they poke, and they swing their legs simply because they are children. But they also sing, pray and give with us. So this little pamphlet is written to suggest that we adults should accept - even value - a child's restlessness during worship trusting that they are also learning

As you look around you will see that children are an important part of our worshipping community. Their presence grows out of our commitment to incorporate children in the life and mission of The Church and to nurture them in a growing relationship with God. Here are some helpful hints for preparing children to worship in the sanctuary.

A list of books, printing companies and ISBN codes that can be used during the Liturgical Year.