Faith Development in Early ChildhoodDoris A. Blazer Faith Development in Early Childhood is a collection of key essays which have grown out of the experience of the December 1987 Kanuga National Symposium on Faith Development in Early Childhood. Essays contained herein explore many aspects of faith development in the early, formative years of life. Throughout, they show reverence for the integrity of each growing child, as well as for the vital task of faith development. |
Contents
Early Childhood Development in Selfhood and Faith | 1 |
The Crucial Role of InfantToddler Caregivers | 37 |
3 A Faltering Trust | 58 |
4 Attitude Education in Early Childhood Faith Development | 79 |
5 Strengthening Families for the Task | 106 |
6 Inviting Children Into the Faith Community | 117 |
Ecology for Faith Education and Advocate for Children | 131 |
References | 155 |
Staff and Steering Committee Members | 170 |
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