Faith Path
St. Paul Lutheran Church believes that God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. The FAITH PATH initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child’s faith journey one step at a time. Take advantage of the following tabs below to begin the process in your family.
Baptism
(Recommended for Birth – 1 year old)
Connect your child to Christ through this Sacrament.
Baptism Guide
Baptism Application Form
Recipe Card – Praying for My Child
Recipe Card – Baptism Birthday
Blessing Welcome
Dear Parent:
One of the core values of St. Paul Lutheran Church is that God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. The Faith Path initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child’s spiritual journey one step at a time. Age appropriate kits have been created to help you leverage the best faith formation strategy for your child’s stage of development. In this Blessing kit you will find practical ideas and suggested resources to help you begin the process of blessing your child. We urge you to start today by taking the following simple steps.
STEP ONE: LEARN
We have provided a short video (above) that explains this particular Faith Path step. You will hear from both experts and ordinary families as they describe the importance of giving the blessing and share practical suggestions from their experiences. You will also find a guide that offers practical tips and what we consider the best resources on the topic.
STEP TWO: START
To help you begin a daily blessing routine, this kit includes a card to frame and place beside your child’s bed. You will also find a coin to carry as a reminder of the five elements of an effective blessing. When your child is old enough, you can give the coin as a symbol of your parental blessing. Go ahead and choose what days and times you bless your child and mark it on your schedule right now in order to turn good intentions into practice.
STEP THREE: TAKE IT HOME EVENT
Every November families are invited to our “Blessing Take-It-Home Event.” This event provides an opportunity to hear and learn about what a blessing is and have the chance to practice it with your kids. This event takes place during the sermon time of our 9:15 service. Parents and their kids are dismissed from church at the appropriate time. Postcards will be mailed to families to at the end of October to announce the date of the event or you may contact the church office for that information.
If you are a member of St. Paul you will receive an email at select ages with information on how to get the free kit appropriate for his or her age. In order to confirm that your e-mail is correct, please e-mail the appropriate information to office@stpaulfalls.com.
We hope you find this kit helpful in the process of forming the faith of your child at home.
Link to Virtual Blessing@Home Event (a way to learn and practice)
Blessing Guide
Blessing Verse
Sample Blessings/How to Write
Recipe Card- Blessing Note
Recipe Card – Parent Picture “Bedtime Blessing”
Recipe Card – Fat Cat Bedtime Blessings
Family Time Welcome
Dear Parent:
One of the core values of St. Paul Lutheran Church is that God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. The Faith Path initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child’s spiritual journey one step at a time. Age appropriate kits have been created to help you leverage the best faith formation strategy for your child’s stage of development. In this Family Time kit you will find practical ideas and suggested resources to help you foster communication, laughter, and faith formation in your parenting routine. There is also a coupon to help purchase resource to use with milestone. I urge you to start today by taking the following simple steps.
STEP ONE: LEARN
We have provided 2 short videos that explain this particular Faith Path step. You will hear from both experts and ordinary families as they describe the importance of giving the blessing and share practical suggestions from their experiences. You will also find 2 guides that offers practical tips and what we consider the best resources on the topic. One guide focuses on Family Time Events and one guide focuses on Family Time Devotions.
STEP TWO: START
To help you begin a family time routine, this kit includes Creating Impression Points ideas and an activity called Just Like Air ideal for a younger child. Go ahead and put a day on your schedule right now in order to turn good intentions into practice.
STEP THREE: TAKE IT HOME EVENT
Every February families are invited to our “Family Time Take-It-Home Event.” This event provides an opportunity to hear and learn about what Family Time is and have the chance to practice it with your kids. This event takes place during the sermon time of our 9:15 service. Parents and their kids are dismissed from church at the appropriate time. For the specific date of our next event, visit the Faith@Home page.
If you are a member of St. Paul you will receive a reminder during appropriate years with information on how to get the free kit appropriate for his or her age. In order to confirm that your e-mail information is correct, please send an e-mail to office@stpaulfalls.com
We hope you find this kit helpful in the process of forming the faith of your child at home.
Family Time Events Guide
Just Like Air Recipe Card
Creating Impression Points Recipe Card
Family Time Devotional Guide
Widder Family Devotion Video:
Prayer
(Recommended for age 6)
One of the core values of St. Paul Lutheran Church is that God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. The Faith Path initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child’s spiritual journey one step at a time. Age appropriate packets have been created to help you leverage the best faith formation strategy for your child’s stage of development. In this Prayer packet you will find practical ideas and suggested resources to help you teach your child to talk to God. I urge you to start today by taking the following simple steps.
STEP ONE: LEARN We have provided a link to a podcast that introduces this Faith Path step. You will hear from members (kids and adults) of St. Paul as they describe the importance of family and individual prayer and share practical suggestions from their experiences. You will also find a guide that offers practical tips and what we consider the best resources on the topic.
STEP TWO: START To help you jump start the process, this packet includes handouts with prayers you can start using today. Use them at meals, in the morning, at night or when you are out and about! You’ll also receive information on Prayer Apps that will allow encourage you and your family in prayer wherever you are at.
STEP THREE: TAKE IT HOME EVENT Every year families are invited to our “Prayer @ Home Event.” This event provides an opportunity for kids and parents together to hear about, learn the importance of and practice prayer. This event takes place during the sermon time of our 9:15 service. Parents and their kids are dismissed from church at the appropriate time. For the specific date of our next event, visit www.stpaulfalls.com/faithhome
For our Faith Path, if you are a member of St. Paul you will receive a reminder during appropriate years with information on how to get the free kit appropriate for his or her age. In order to confirm that your e-mail information is correct, please send an e-mail to office@stpaulfalls.com
We hope you find this kit helpful in the process of forming the faith of your child at home. Feel free to visit www.stpaulfalls.com/faithhome to learn more or to determine if your child/children are ready for other Faith Path steps.
Use these links to further learn and apply prayer for you and your child(ren).
Prayer Guide Meal Prayer Videos Meal Prayers Morning/Evening Prayers Prayer Variations Use this to see different ways and times you can pray Prayer Calendar Use this to practice praying for others and yourself for a month. Musical Prayers Look at these pictures. Practice praying for the people in the pictures. Then look to do and apply this on a daily basis Prayer Focused Apps Recipe Card
Prayer@Home
Bible Welcome
Dear Parent:
One of the core values of St. Paul Lutheran Church is that God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. The Faith Path initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child’s spiritual journey one step at a time. Age appropriate kits have been created to help you leverage the best faith formation strategy for your child’s stage of development. In this Bible kit you will find practical ideas and suggested resources to help you begin the process of blessing your child. We urge you to start today by taking the following simple steps.
STEP ONE: LEARN
We have provided the above “Bible Video” that explains this particular Faith Path step. You will hear from both experts and ordinary families as they describe the importance of learning and applying the Bible to our daily lives. You will also find a Bible Guide that offers practical tips and what we consider the best resources on the topic.
STEP TWO: START
To help you begin your look at the Bible this kit includes a bookmark of the Books of the Bible so you can A) begin to memorize them and B) begin to understand how the Bible is put together. There is also a Sca
STEP THREE: TAKE IT HOME EVENT
Noramlly held in the fall as the school year kicks off. Watch for information as that time of year rolls around.
We hope you find this kit helpful in the process of forming the faith of your child at home.
Bible Guide
Books of the Bible
Dear Parent:
One of the core values of St. Paul Lutheran Church is that God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. The Faith Path initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child’s spiritual journey one step at a time. Age appropriate kits have been created to help you leverage the best faith formation strategy for your child’s stage of development. In this Preparing for Adolescence kit, you will find practical ideas and suggested resources to help you guide your child through upcoming changes. I urge you to start today by taking the following simple steps.
STEP ONE: LEARN
We have provided a short video that explains this particular Faith Path step. You will hear from both experts and ordinary families as they describe the importance of preparing your child for adolescence and share practical suggestions from their experiences. You will also find a guide that offers practical tips and what we consider the best resources on the topic.
STEP TWO: START
To help make the process easier, this kit includes a recipe card entitled Passport 2 Purity: Weekend Retreat. Passport2Purity is a highly recommended format to help parents in intentionally discussing topics associated with adolescence with their kids from a Biblical worldview. To preview this material, contact our Children’s Director or the Church Office. We’ve also provided a Frequently Asked Questions summary from parents of early adolescents. This sheet scratches the surface of topics that you as a parent have the opportunity to discuss with your kids over the next few years.
STEP THREE: TAKE IT HOME EVENT
Every year parents are invited to our “Preparing for Adolescence Take-It-Home Event.” While normally Take-It-Home events are for parents and kids together, this particular event is just for parents. During this time parents will be encouraged and equipped to initiate life-changing conversations with their kids on the topics of puberty, sex, dating, peer pressure, and more. This will also include a closer look at Passport2Purity materials.
We hope you find this kit helpful in the process of forming the faith of your child at home.
Preparing for Adolescence Guide
Early Adolescence FAQ for Parents Recipe Card
Passport 2 Purity Weekend Retreat Recipe Card
Talking About “The Talk”
Dear Parent:
One of the core values of St Paul Lutheran Church is that God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. The Faith Path initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child’s spiritual journey one step at a time. Age-appropriate packets have been created to help you leverage the best faith formation strategy for your child’s stage of development. In this Worship packet, you will find practical ideas and suggested resources to help you teach your child to make a difference and adore God. I urge you to start today by taking the following simple steps.
STEP ONE: LEARN
We have a link to a short video that explains this particular Faith Path step. You will hear from both experts and ordinary families as they share practical suggestions from their experiences. You will also find a guide that offers practical tips and what we consider the best resources on the topic.
STEP TWO: START
We encourage you to buy a frame and dry erase marker for the God You Are card included with this packet. Use it to begin a routine of worshipping God with your child right away.
STEP THREE: TAKE IT HOME EVENT
Every April families are invited to our “Worship Take-It-Home Event.” This event provides an opportunity to connect with other families that will be walking alongside their child during this time of learning how to worship.
We hope you find this packet helpful in the process of forming the faith of your child at home.
Worship Guide
Worship Video
Confirmation
(Recommended for 6th – 8th grade)
Connect your youth to the teachings of the Bible systematically presented in Luther’s Small Catechism.
Confirmation Welcome
Dear Parent:
One of the core values of St. Paul Lutheran Church is that God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. The Faith Path initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child’s spiritual journey one step at a time. Age appropriate kits have been created to help you leverage the best faith formation strategy for your child’s stage of development. In this Confirmation kit you will find practical ideas and suggested talking sheets to help you get ready for confirmation.
Confirmation at St Paul is a 3 year ministry that begins in 6th grade and concludes with the rite of confirmation in 8th grade. Enrollment for 6th graders is in August and you should be contacted by the church office to complete your registration.
If you are receiving this kit and have a student that is older than 6th grade please contact the church office. We can discuss the options that we have for those in middle school and high school. Our Adult Introduction to Membership (AIM) Class is offered twice a year and is a great option for high school students and adults who desire to become confirmed members of St. Paul.
STEP ONE: LEARN
You will find a Confirmation Guide that goes through the who, what, where and why of Confirmation. This is important to read through to understand the confirmation ministry at St Paul.
STEP TWO: START
There are also 2 recipe cards (Confirming Your Faith Recipe Card and Confirmation Seeing God Recipe Card) that help get the conversation going within your family. Go ahead now and mark a date on the calendar as to when you will do these activities as a family. It is never too early to start making healthy faith-building habits exploring your worship attendance, family devotions, and church involvement.
STEP THREE: TAKE IT HOME EVENT
Every April, families are invited to our “Confirmation Take-It-Home Event.” This event provides an opportunity to connect with other families that will be walking alongside their child during this time of learning, growing and professing. This gives you a chance to meet the director, connect with other families and get excited for this next journey.
If you are a member of St. Paul, you will receive an email at the end of 5th grade with information on how to get the free kit. In order to confirm that your email and grade level information is correct, please e-mail the appropriate information to office@stpaulfalls.com
We hope you find this kit helpful in the process of nurturing the faith of your child at home.
Confirmation Guide
Confirmation Seeing God Recipe Card
Confirming Your Faith Recipe Card
First Communion
(Recommended for 6th – 8th grade)
Connect your youth to Christ through the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Dear Parent:
One of the core values of St. Paul Lutheran Church is that God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. The Faith Path initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child’s spiritual journey one step at a time. Age-appropriate kits have been created to help you leverage the best faith formation strategy for your child’s stage of development. In this First Communion kit you will find practical ideas and suggested talking sheets to help you get ready for First Communion.
Through our Confirmation ministry at St Paul we have spent 5 weeks learning and discovering what the catechism teaches about the Lord’s Supper and what it means for our lives. During the First Communion retreat we studied the biblical history of the Passover, how Jesus celebrated the Lord’s Supper with his disciples, and lastly how St Paul instructed early Christians about their participation in this special meal.
Now we prepare for the final step in this journey; participation in the Seder meal and the receiving of First Communion. In this packet you will find a First Communion Guide. Please take time between now and the Seder meal to review this guide and the other information provided in this kit. The guide gives brief Bible passages to look up with your child and gives greater explanation to the meal that we will be participating in as a group.
We hope you find this kit helpful in the process of nurturing the faith of your child at home.
First Communion Guide
Communion I – The Nature of the Sacrament Recipe Card
Communion II – The Benefit of the Sacrament Recipe Card
Communion III – The Power of the Sacrament Recipe Card
Communion IV – How to receive the Sacrament Worthily Recipe Card
Dear Parent:
One of the core values of St Paul Lutheran Church is that God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. The Faith Path initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child’s spiritual journey one step at a time. Age-appropriate packets have been created to help you leverage the best faith formation strategy for your child’s stage of development. In this Giving & Serving packet, you will find practical ideas and suggested resources to help you teach your child to make a difference and adore God. I urge you to start today by taking the following simple steps.
STEP ONE: LEARN
We have a link to a short video that explains this particular Faith Path step. You will hear from both experts and ordinary families as they share practical suggestions from their experiences. You will also find a guide that offers practical tips and what we consider the best resources on the topic.
STEP TWO: START
To help your child learn about giving, this kit includes a fun activity about stewardship called Rolling in Money with corresponding Give, Save, Pay stickers. We’ve also included an Assessing Your Child’s Spiritual Gifts tool that you will enjoy completing with your son or daughter to begin coaching them toward serving in their area of strength. We encourage you to buy a frame and dry erase marker for the God You Are card included with this packet. Use it to begin a routine of worshipping God with your child right away.
STEP THREE: TAKE IT HOME EVENT
Every April families are invited to our “Serving, and Giving Take-It-Home Event.” This event provides an opportunity to connect with other families that will be walking alongside their child during this time of learning how to worship, serve, and give.
We hope you find this packet helpful in the process of forming the faith of your child at home.
Assessing Your Child’s Spiritual Gifts
Giving and Serving Guide
Rolling in the Money Recipe Card
Giving and Serving Video
Purity
(Recommended for 7th grade)
Prepare and challenge your youth to cherish and commit to purity.
Dear Parent:
One of the core values of St Paul Lutheran Church is that God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. The Faith Path initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child’s spiritual journey one step at a time. Age-appropriate packets have been created to help you leverage the best faith formation strategy for your child’s stage of development. In this Purity packet, you will find practical ideas and suggested resources to help you give your son or daughter a vision for living a life of purity. I urge you to start today by taking the following simple steps.
STEP ONE: LEARN
Please view the 2 short videos that explain this particular Faith Path step. You will hear from both experts and ordinary families as they share practical suggestions from their experiences. You will also find a guide that offers practical tips and what we consider the best resources on the topic.
STEP TWO: START
To help you discuss purity with your child, this packet includes a link to an audio presentation titled The Talk and a Purity Checklist to help your child define appropriate boundaries. You will also find a My Purity Commitment card for your teen to complete.
We hope you find this packet helpful in the process of forming the faith of your child at home.
Dear Parent:
One of the core values of St Paul Lutheran Church is that God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. The Faith Path initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child’s spiritual journey one step at a time. Age-appropriate packets have been created to help you leverage the best faith formation strategy for your child’s stage of development. In this Rite of Passage packet, you will find practical ideas and suggested resources to help you give your teen a vision for adulthood. I urge you to start today by taking the following simple steps.
STEP ONE: LEARN
Please view the short video above that explains this particular Faith Path step. You will hear from both experts and ordinary families as they share practical suggestions from their experiences. You will also find a guide that offers practical tips and what we consider the best resources on the topic.
STEP TWO: START
To help you start, a Rite of Passage Planning Guide has been provided. Begin prayerfully considering how you will invite your young person to begin embracing the responsibilities of adulthood.
We hope you find this kit helpful in the process of forming the faith of your child at home.
Preparing for Independence Guide
Rite of Passage Planning Guide for Males
Rite of Passage Planning Guide for Females
Launch Welcome
Dear Parent:
One of the core values of St Paul Lutheran Church is that God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. The Faith Path initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child’s spiritual journey one step at a time. Age-appropriate kits have been created to help you leverage the best faith formation strategy for your child’s stage of development. In this Launch kit, you will find practical ideas and suggested resources to help you release your child to embrace independence as graduation is quickly approaching. We urge you to start today by taking the following simple steps.
STEP ONE: LEARN
We have provided you a link to a video that explains this particular Faith Path step (see a special card in this packet). You will hear from both experts and ordinary students as they share practical suggestions from their experiences. You will also find a guide and a pointer card that offers practical tips and what we consider the best resources on the topic.
STEP TWO: START
To help make the process easier, this kit includes a Before You Leave discussion guide and a Sample Blessing Letter. Use these tools to create meaningful moments with your emerging adult before he or she leaves the nest. Go ahead now and mark a date on the calendar as to when you will do these activities as a family.
STEP THREE: TAKE IT HOME EVENT
Every January families are invited to our “Launch Take-It-Home Event.” This event provides an opportunity to connect with other families that will also be launching their children into adulthood. For the specific date of our next event, visit the Faith@Home page.
If you are a member of St. Paul you will receive an email at select birthday/grade level with information on how to get the free kit appropriate for his or her age. In order to confirm that your e-mail and birthday/grade level information is correct, please e-mail the appropriate information to office@stpaulfalls.com.
We hope you find this kit helpful in the process of forming the faith of your child at home.