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Help the children you love discover Jesus

For parents and grandparents

For parents and grandparents

HELP THE CHILDREN YOU LOVE DISCOVER JESUS

You have a unique place in their lives. Whether faith conversations come easily or you’re not quite sure where to start, here are practical ways to help the children you love discover Jesus. 
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Faith starts in everyday moments

YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS

As a parent, grandparent or carer, you already have something incredibly important: a relationship with a child you love.

Helping them discover Jesus doesn't have to begin with a big plan, a perfect Bible lesson or knowing exactly what to say. It can begin with curiosity, a question, a story, a prayer or simply making space to talk about faith together.

Whether the children in your family are already asking questions about God or faith hasn't really come up before, you can start with where they are and with the relationship you already share.

You don't need to be an expert. You just need somewhere to start. 

Start with what you already share

FAITH CAN GROW IN EVERYDAY LIFE

You don't always need to create a special moment to talk about faith. Some of the best opportunities are already part of family life.

FOLLOW THEIR QUESTIONS

When they ask about God, prayer, death, fairness or why something has happened, you don't need a perfect answer. Explore the question together and let the conversation develop.

SHARE YOUR OWN FAITH

Tell them why Jesus matters to you. A simple story about a time you prayed, something you have learned or how your faith helped you can make belief feel real and personal.

MAKE SPACE TO EXPLORE

Read a Bible story together, watch something that sparks a conversation or find a resource that helps them explore Jesus at their own pace.

PRAY TOGETHER

Prayer doesn't need complicated words. You could thank God for something good, ask for help with something difficult or simply invite them to tell God what's on their mind.

There isn't one right way to begin. Start with the child in front of you, the relationship you already have and the moments that naturally come along.

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A free app for children

LET THEM EXPLORE GOD FOR THEMSELVES

Sometimes the best way to start a faith conversation is to give children something they can explore for themselves.
God for Kids gives children a simple, engaging way to discover more about God and Christian faith through an app they can use at their own pace. Explore it together or let it become a starting point for questions and conversations at home.
Made for children
Free to explore
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The Grandparents’ Guide to Passing on Faith 

Especially for grandparents

A LITTLE HELP FOR THE CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER

Your relationship with your grandchildren gives you a special opportunity to encourage faith and help them discover Jesus.

You may know that you want to share your faith but wonder how to begin. Family life, different generations and different attitudes to faith can sometimes make those conversations feel complicated.

The Grandparents’ Guide to Passing on Faith is a practical resource to help you think about how faith can become a natural part of the relationship you already share with your grandchildren.

You don't need the perfect words. Start with the relationship you already have. 

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Practical ways to keep exploring

YOU DON'T HAVE TO START FROM SCRATCH

A good resource can give you something to do together, open up a conversation or help you take faith beyond your own family.

FIND SOMETHING TO USE TOGETHER

Explore Bible-based books, activities and resources designed to help children and young people discover Jesus and grow in faith.

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READ THE BIBLE TOGETHER

Share Bible stories together with the Stepping Stones Bible Storybook and give children a simple way to discover more about God, Jesus and faith with you.

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REACH CHILDREN IN YOUR COMMUNITY

If you have a heart to help children beyond your own family discover Jesus, Revealing Jesus can help you explore opportunities in your local community and find a realistic way to get started.

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Adventures, friendships and space to explore faith

GIVE THEM AN EXPERIENCE OF THEIR OWN

Sometimes faith grows when children step into something new.
Scripture Union holidays and events give children and young people opportunities to have fun, make friends, explore the Bible and discover more about Jesus alongside others.
Whether they're already growing in faith or just beginning to ask questions, a holiday can give them space to explore for themselves and create memories that last far beyond the event.
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Perhaps something else has been stirring too

WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN BEYOND YOUR FAMILY?

The heart you have for the children you love could become something that reaches further.
Maybe there are children in your street, your church's wider community, a local school or an activity you're already part of who have little or no opportunity to discover Jesus.
You don't have to be a children's worker or arrive with a big plan. Parents and grandparents can play a part in helping children and young people beyond church explore faith and discover Jesus too.
If you have the heart to reach beyond your own family, Revealing Jesus can help you explore what that could look like. 
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