Respond to the Word

A range of activities for Children (C) and Young People (YP) based on Luke 2.41-52

You will need: flipchart paper; A4 paper and pens.

  • Beforehand, divide the large sheet of paper up into four quadrants labelled Friends, Family, Others, God.
  • Invite the group to think about the past year. Give them a structure for their reflections. Show the large sheet of paper and ask them to begin by reflecting on the different relationships they have formed over the last year.
    • What have they learned from others?
    • What have they shared with others?
    • What have they given to others?
  • Ask them to think about the four areas and think about the traditions and ‘things we always do’ that apply to each area.