Religious Literacy and Interfaith Education for Kids
Happy Krishna Janmashtami {jon-MOSH-tah-mee}! Across India and around the world, devotees gather today to celebrate the birth of one of Hinduism’s most beloved …
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One of our favorite mid-August holidays is Obon, one of Japan’s most beloved traditions: a time to honor ancestors and welcome their spirits home. Often …
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vicki Garlock (@worldreligions4kids) Curious minds love tangible learning. You’ve seen it in action: …
What Does "Jayanti" Mean? "Jayanti" is a Sanskrit word that roughly translates to “birth anniversary.” It’s a term used across dharmic traditions like …
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This epic is filled with elements of adventure—daring leaps of faith, shape-shifting beings, mountains that are moved, and a warrior king with multiple heads. …
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This week’s blog post is Part II of the three-part series on Faith Seeker Kids being published by the Network of Biblical Storytellers. The NBS …
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We've read some interesting blog posts this week. Here are our three favorites. Living the Gandhi Dream in Ahmedabad On Labels and Returning to Church Being …
This week's post, Seeking Peace Through Art, was published in March, 2015 for The Interfaith Observer. My article highlights Fauzia Minallah, an …
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Greetings from sunny FL! It's spring break in Asheville, NC, so we're having a relaxing week before heading back to the madness. I have managed to do a bit of …
This post, Unleashing Spiritual Creativity in Children, was published in the March, 2015 edition of The Interfaith Observer.) I've reprinted it here for your …
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