Family Talking Points
May
- Who is someone that it’s difficult to be nice to?
- Draw a picture of someone being kind.
- Where is God?
- Who are your godparents? How do they show you you’re special?
From “Faith Talk with Children.” Youth and Family Institute. 1998.
April
- What do you want to do when you get to heaven?
- Finish this sentence: I wish I had more time for…
- How can God be Father, Son and Holy Spirit?
- When do you see God?
From “Faith Talk with Children.” Youth and Family Institute. 1998.
March
- If you have a problem or something’s bothering you, who are the people you would talk to?
- Act out a favorite Bible story and have others guess what it is.
- What does it mean to love someone?
- Tell what you know about the day you were born or adopted.
From “Faith Talk with Children.” Youth and Family Institute. 1998.
February
- What does it mean when someone says, “I’m sorry?”
- How do you show people you are happy?
- If Jesus were here right now, what would you like to ask or tell him?
- Draw a picture of a favorite vacation.
From “Faith Talk with Children.” Youth and Family Institute. 1998.
January
- What’s the best thing that happened today?
- Pretend that you’re Jesus. What would you like to say to the person next to you?
- How does your family know when you’re crabby?
- Tell about someone you really like. What makes that person special?
From “Faith Talk with Children.” Youth and Family Institute. 1998.
December
- At the end of a busy day, would you rather be with people or be alone?
- Draw a face that shows how you feel when someone hurts you.
- Tell about a time you felt close to God.
- Imagine that Jesus will have a meal at your house today.
- What will you talk about? What food will you serve?
From “Faith Talk with Children.” Youth and Family Institute. 1998.
November
- What are all your names?
- Why were these names chosen for you?
- What do you wonder about during communion?
- What’s a song about God you remember? Sing or recite it.
- If God came to your house, how would you say hello?
From “Faith Talk with Children.” Youth and Family Institute. 1998.