God and Me Program

Boys in grades 1-3 are eligible to participate in the God and Me program, even if they do not belong to a Boy Scout group (i.e., all denominational and non-denominational church youth and/or Sunday School members are eligible to participate in this program).  Even independent non-denominational Christian church members are eligible. You do not have to be a Baptist, Methodist, etc. to participate in the God and Me program.

Each participant must have his or her own copy of the student workbook.  A pastor's signature is required on the application/order form to receive the religious medal.

Curriculum

There are three sections to the God and Me Program (Each section has a lesson centered around scripture passages and reinforced by a service project selected by the child):

1. Me: The Story of My Life
2. God: The Story of Jesus' Life
3. God and Me: The Story of Jesus and Me Together

The first section is the story of the child's life. Children are made to feel special; special attention is given to those who have supported them, loved them, and helped them grow. Children tell where they were born, where they live, places they have been, where they go to school, and where they go to learn about and celebrate God's love.

The second section is the story of Jesus. Jesus comes alive as a very real person as direct parallels are drawn to where Jesus was born, where he lived, places he had been, where he went to school, etc. Children are encouraged to think about Jesus' life and teachings as they study his birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection.

The third section encourages children to understand how God is present in their lives. Children learn that God is forgiving when they make mistakes, and that God is with them even when they are alone. Children are helped to recognize that God's Son shows us the very nature of God as loving, self-sacrificing, and forgiving.

After each of the sections, the children are required to complete a project. Some of the sample projects might include making picture displays of photographs showing the important people and events in their own lives; touring the churches in the community to see the stained glass windows and how they depict different events in the life of Jesus; and choosing two or more jobs to do around the home to show what they have learned about being helpful to their friends and family.

Special arrangements should be made if classes are held with first graders: these children will need help recording their answers in their books. It may be helpful to have extra adult leaders to help the younger children, or you may want to ask the parents if they would like to be enrolled in the God and Me Adult Mentor program.

God and Me Adult Mentor Program

In this program, the parent is an active learning participant alongside the child. The parent would have lessons and projects to complete in the Mentor Workbook just like the child, and then both parent and child would work on the student curriculum together. The mentor program is designed to provide the adult with additional opportunities to model his or her Christian faith and to help a young child talk about his or her belief in God.

Materials Available:

# 33604 - God and Me Student Workbook - required booklet for each child
# 33603 - God and Me Counselor Manual - resource guide for the pastor/counselor
# 33606 - God and Me Adult Mentor - optional program for parents if they want to participate in the program alongside their children