Using Christian Contemplative Practice with Children
A Guide to Helping Children Explore Stillness and Meditation in Worship
Published on 21. August 2019
152 pages
978-1-78592-663-1 (ISBN)
Description
Contemplative practices are increasingly used with children across nurseries and schools and are recognised as ways of improving wellbeing. Yet these are rarely used in churches with children, instead focusing on activity and activeness as a way to ensure that children stay engaged.
This book shows the many benefits of instead exploring stillness, mindfulness and other contemplative practices in Christian settings. Looking at how these practices can be rooted in Christian tradition, and full of practical examples of how they can be introduced, this resource offers anyone involved in Christian children's work an alternative way of worship that is essential to the wellbeing of children and adults.
This book shows the many benefits of instead exploring stillness, mindfulness and other contemplative practices in Christian settings. Looking at how these practices can be rooted in Christian tradition, and full of practical examples of how they can be introduced, this resource offers anyone involved in Christian children's work an alternative way of worship that is essential to the wellbeing of children and adults.
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Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Edition type
Digital original
ISBN-13
978-1-78592-663-1 (9781785926631)
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Sonia Mainstone-Cotton
Using Christian Contemplative Practice with Children
A Guide to Helping Children Explore Stillness and Meditation in Worship
Book
08/2019
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Person
Sonia Mainstone-Cotton is a freelance trainer, consultant, nurture worker and author of several books including Promoting Young Children's Emotional Health and Wellbeing and Promoting Emotional Wellbeing in Early Years Staff. She has worked with young children for over 25 years.
Content
- Intro
- Introduction
- Section 1: Children, Church and the Contemplative Tradition
- Chapter 1: The Church's Work with Children
- Chapter 2: Why Children Need to Learn Stillness and Contemplative Practice
- Chapter 3: Contemplative Practice as Part of the Christian Tradition
- Chapter 4: Using Outdoor Spaces
- Chapter 5: Using Meditations
- Chapter 6: Using Movement
- Chapter 7: Using Art and Creativity
- Chapter 8: Using Words
- Chapter 9: Using Stories
- Chapter 10: Using Stations
- Conclusion
- Index
- Blank Page
