Developing and sustaining a personalrelationship and commitment to Jesus Christ
Living as a disciple of Jesus Christ and making the Christian faith a way of life
Reading and studying the Bible—its message, meaning, and application to life today
Learning the Christian story and foundational teachings of the Christian faith (Trinity, Jesus, creed, morality and ethics) and integrating its meaning into ones life
Praying—together and by ourselves, and seeking spiritual growth through spiritual disciplines
Living with moral integrity guided by Christian ethics and values
Living the Christian mission in the world—serving those in need, caring for God’s creation, and acting and advocating for justice and peace.
Worshipping God with the community at Sunday worship, ritual celebrations, and the seasons of the church year
Being actively engaged in the life, ministries, and activities of the faith community
Practicing faith in Jesus Christ by using one’sgifts and talents within the Christian community and in the world
Faith-forming Skills and Practices
having family conversations about religious topics
reading and discussing the Bible with children and teens
prayer as a family and encourage children and teens to pray
participating in Sunday worship as a family
celebrating family rituals and milestones
celebrating holidays and seasons as a family
engaging in actions of service, justice, and care for creation as a family and encouraging children and teens to serve
talking about faith and the religious tradition, and providing moral instruction and discussing moral issues with children and teens