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Understanding and Explaining Faith
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Pray
Continue praying with each of your children each day, asking God to guide your efforts and work in the hearts of your children.
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Read & Study
Continue daily Bible study or readings from an age-appropriate Bible.
Read the Aslan Academy article “Understanding and Explaining Their Faith.”
Work through the Bible Study “Importance of Understanding and Explaining Faith.”
Choose the age-appropriate resource under “Understanding and Explaining Their Faith.”
Begin working through the questions with your child. Take the time to discuss and seek additional resources for help if necessary. Help your child feel comfortable asking tough questions, and, as a parent, commit to finding satisfactory answers through Aslan Academy or other resources, your pastor, or children’s director at church. Work through the questions at a comfortable pace. This process may take weeks or months.
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Apply
Consider the “Issues to Ponder” from the Aslan Academy Guidebook section on “Helping Children to Understand and Explain Their Faith.”
Read the article on “Understanding the Conversion of a Child.” Think about where your child is in terms of his or her understanding of God and salvation. If your child is ready, begin the discussion of what it means to be saved and how your child can place faith in Jesus Christ. If your child has already professed faith, review these key elements and engage your child in the discussion to discern his or her understanding.
From the resources under “Understanding and Explaining Their Faith,” pick one question to raise at unhurried mealtimes and engage your family in the discussion. Parents should do research before asking the question in order to guide the discussion. Continue this practice from time to time going forward.
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Family Activities
Continue special outings with each child to continue discussing character and seeking an event or activity to illustrate an opportunity for growth.
Continue family readings as well as encouraging your child to listen and learn on his or her own. Find time to discuss what your child is reading and hearing.
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Pray
Continue updating your prayer team and seek specific prayers as you learn more about your child’s needs.
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