The purpose of this blog is two-fold:
For parents of the children in our program, a chance to review, go deeper, or see what you missed at GIFT.
For other Faith Formation professionals, a chance to share thoughts and ideas.
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-Dez

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Bible "Catcher"

At our November session about the Bible, kids made these "catchers" to share Biblical messages with friends and family:

 
 
In case you're like me and (shockingly) never learned how to fold these, there are very specific instructions included on the pattern page.  Click here to download the pattern.
 
 
 
To Play:
Player picks a word from the outside, and the "operator" of the catcher opens & closes the "mouth" alternate ways while spelling out the word.  Next, player chooses a number from those showing inside the catcher.  Operator opens & closes alternating ways that # of times. Player picks another number, and the operator opens the catcher to read the message under that flap.  The messages are:
 

Forgive others as God forgives you.
Take care of God’s creation.
  Share what you have with those who have less.
Believe in miracles!
Love others as Jesus loved.
Trust in God at all times.
You are the light of the world!
Use your talents well.
 
One last note: I never understood why these toys were called "catchers" until one of the moms at GIFT this month said, "Oh!  We're making a cootie catcher!"  Somehow I missed this part of junior high!
 

 



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