The Commission on Christian Education for the Diocese of Western Louisiana
will serve as a resource for congregations and support the ministry of
educating individuals of all ages throughout the diocese.
The Commission on Christian Education for the Diocese of Western Louisiana
seeks the educational nurture of all, embracing Holy Scripture and steeped
in the Anglican tradition.
2008
Commission Contact
Email:
Members:
Dr. Cheryl White, Chair (2008) mcpcwhite@aol.com
Eydie Comeaux (2008) eydie@stmarkscathedral.net
Dr. Frank Fuller (2008) fullerf@nsula.edu
Larry James (2008) ljames@larryjames.com
Sheila Rhea (2008)
Lectionary
Based Curriculum
(These lesson plans are based on the liturgical
readings of the day)
Lesson
Plans for Small Congregations http://www.episcopalchurch.org/48931_49026_ENG_HTM.htm
Life Together
(Lutheran
curriculum, following the Revised Common Lectionary) http://www.augsburgfortress.org/learning/sundayschool/lifetogether/
Living the Good News
(Episcopal lectionary based curriculum) http://www.morehousegroup.com/ep_lectbased.htm
Seasons of the Spirit
(ecumenical curriculum for Christian
nurture of all ages)
http://www.spiritseasons.com/
Scope and Sequence Based Curriculum
(A thematic approach with units - lessons are
dependent on each other, flowing from the previous week.)
All Things New (Morehouse Publishing)
http://www.morehousegroup.com/allthingsnew.htm
Bible In Life (Non-denominational, Christ-centered for toddlers,
but Anglican/Episcopal supplement is available) http://www.cookministries.com/curriculum/davidccook/
Bible Quest (United Church Press)
http://www.biblequestlink.com/
Episcopal Children's Curriculum (Morehouse Publishing) http://www.morehousegroup.com/ecc.htm
Exploring Faith (Cokesbury: a United Methodist curriculum) http://www.cokesbury.com/curriculum.aspx?subsection=9&sid=123
Faith Weaver
(Group Publishing, Non-denominational)
http://www.faithweaver.com
Hands on Bible (Group Publishing, Non-denominational) http://www.stores.grouppublishing.com
Mustard Seed Series (Non-denominational)
http://mustardseedseries.com
One Room Sunday School
(Abingdon; Methodist curriculum for small churches) http://www.cokesbury.com/curriculum.aspx?subsection=9&sid=124
Seedlings Curriculum (Episcopal, for the small church)
http://www.seedlingsinc.com/
Urban Ministries (Many curricula for urban children, youths
& adults) http://www.urbanministries.com/
Witness (Lutheran curriculum) http://www.augsburgfortress.org/learning/sundayschool/witness/
Montessori Approach
(A visual, auditory and kinesthetic approach in which children engage
story and ritual through personal interaction that is self-directed.)
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Biblical
and Sacramental method of religious formation)
http://www.cgsusa.org/
Godly Play (Uses language: parable, sacred story, liturgical
action - Episcopal)
http://www.godlyplay.org
Modules and Thematic Based
Bible Zone Live! (Funspirational kits
of storytelling props and music) http://www.abingdonpress.com
My Episcopal Faith
(history, beliefs, structures of Episcopal Church for a six week module)
http://www.morehousegroup.com/ep_myepiscopalfaith.htm
Share the Joy (Episcopal and Biblically-based; can be used
in conjunction with My Episcopal Faith) http://www.morehousegroup.com/ep_sharethejoy.htm
Workshop Rotational Model
(Based on the theory of experiential learning, it involves design of
learning space in creative ways for thematic learning - children move
from week to week to different areas.)
Cornerstones (Multiple intelligence
approach)
http://www.cstones.com/
PowerXpress (Complete lesson plans for eight station setups)
http://www.cokesbury.com/curriculum.aspx?subsection=9&sid=126
Workshop Cycles (Episcopal model in workshop rotation style,
membership program)
http://www.leaderresources.org/