The Complete Guide to Godly Play - by Jerome W Berryman & Rosemary Beales & Cheryl V Minor (Paperback)

About the Book

Nineteen new and revised stories that invite children to enter into a deeper relationship with God.

Book Synopsis

Nineteen new and revised stories that invite children to enter into a deeper relationship with God.

Revised and expanded, The Complete Guide to Godly Play, Volume 8 offers new concepts, new terminology, new illustrations, and a new structure --all of which stem from more than fifteen years of using Godly Play(R) with children. Based on the Montessori method, Godly Play uses purposeful telling of stories, engaging materials, and the community of children to encourage children to seek and find their own answers to faith questions. In the process, children form deeper, more spontaneous, and more playful relationships with God.

This volume features resources for telling nineteen new or thoroughly revised stories, along with take-home resources for parents and families. Included in this volume are:

- The Greatest Parable--Jesus

- Jesus and Jerusalem: The Story of Holy Week

- Mary, the Mother of Jesus

- Knowing Jesus in a New Way

- The Church

- The Liturgical Synthesis

Revisions to each story focus on inclusion and are the result of consultations across the diverse Godly Play community. New parent pages for each story offer opportunities for families to continue to discuss each lesson. An appendix introduces the Godly Play approach and offers an overview of stories across all eight Godly Play volumes.

Review Quotes

"Dr. Berryman's dedication to children's spirituality shines through in the reimagined Volume 8 of Godly Play, where his commitment to inclusivity and safety creates a welcoming space for every child's spiritual growth. He has done what most don't--revisiting his work to ensure its continued relevance and setting a remarkable standard in nurturing and inspiring both teachers and students for generations to come."-- "Donna Sweeting, Director of Faith Filled Families at Virginia Theological Seminary"

"From the beautifully updated art and Equity Audit-guided revised language for "Knowing Jesus in a New Way" and "The Greatest Parable," to the new stories included, like "Jesus and the Women," this new edition of Volume 8 is a gift for Godly Play practitioners and their circles!"-- "Rowan Larson, Certified Godly Play Storyteller and Equity Audit Committee member, Rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Bozeman, MT"

"The stories contained in this revised version of Volume 8 poignantly invite those in Godly Play story circles to experience, hear, and wonder about the life of Jesus and those in the early church. I am especially excited to see the stories of Mary, Jesus' mother, and other women who interacted with Jesus and his life story included in this volume."-- "Henry Zonio, Ph.D., Director of The Center for Academic Excellence at Asbury University"