One Step At A Time
The Faith Path suggests a focus on specific practices for preparing for certain milestones at certain ages and stages. However, you know your child best and can determine the most appropriate time to emphasize each step. We're here to come along side you and provide and recommend resources and ideas for beginning each step in your child’s life and continuing as he or she grows.
Faith Path Steps
Baby Dedication Make a public commitment to raise your child in a Christ-centered home.
Blessing Establish the practice of praying for and giving a blessing to your child on a routine basis.
Prayer Teach your child about prayer and establish the practice of praying as a family.
Prepare to Lead Your Child to Christ Learn how to lead your child to Christ. Although is may be several years before your child expresses an interest in becoming a Christian, now is the time for you to prepare for those discussions.
Bible Teaching truth without compromise is a priority at Faith Bible Church. We will present your child with a Bible all their own in the 3rd grade. Teach your child about God's Word and establish the practice of memorizing scripture as a family.
Communion Teach your child about the elements and importance of celebrating Communion and prepare for their first time to participate in the Lord's Supper.
Worship Establish the practice of worshipping God personally, at home, at church, and as a lifestyle.
Giving Establish the practice of giving your time and talents for God's glory.
Serving Establish the practice of serving others for God's glory.
Share Their Faith Impress on your child that Jesus wants us to share His good news with others and teach them how to share their faith.
Blessing Establish the practice of praying for and giving a blessing to your child on a routine basis.
Prayer Teach your child about prayer and establish the practice of praying as a family.
Prepare to Lead Your Child to Christ Learn how to lead your child to Christ. Although is may be several years before your child expresses an interest in becoming a Christian, now is the time for you to prepare for those discussions.
Bible Teaching truth without compromise is a priority at Faith Bible Church. We will present your child with a Bible all their own in the 3rd grade. Teach your child about God's Word and establish the practice of memorizing scripture as a family.
Communion Teach your child about the elements and importance of celebrating Communion and prepare for their first time to participate in the Lord's Supper.
Worship Establish the practice of worshipping God personally, at home, at church, and as a lifestyle.
Giving Establish the practice of giving your time and talents for God's glory.
Serving Establish the practice of serving others for God's glory.
Share Their Faith Impress on your child that Jesus wants us to share His good news with others and teach them how to share their faith.
Faith Decision
Decision for Christ & Baptism When your child puts his trust in Jesus Christ as their Savior, create a time of celebration and guide your child into believer's baptism.
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Your Child’s Next Step
As children get older, they become ready for additional steps along the Faith Path.
Thank you for becoming intentional about guiding your child’s faith journey!
Thank you for becoming intentional about guiding your child’s faith journey!
my spiritual development tree
You'll notice a tree growing beside the path in our visuals. It represents the companion piece, My Spiritual Development Tree, which is the children's version of the Faith Path. It provides a place for your child to record their spiritual growth and history. If your child is little, you can record dates on the leaves until he or she is old enough to tuck it inside their own Bible for them to keep record on.
Download a pdf here or pick one up in the Faith@home Center.
