Spiritual Artz for Kids

Spiritual Artz for Kids is an unfolding adventure for the spiritual nurture and support for children from diverse faith traditions.  Classes are a special time to explore personal spiritual journeys and share family traditions.  We discuss social justice issues, religions and cultures.  Spiritual mentoring is modeled after the spiritual direction relationship.  Participants are provided with spiritually rich play experiences, story books and field trips while sharing these special times with spiritual companions.

During the school year we have “Wednesday Retreats” from 5:30 to 7:30 in the parish hall.  We begin with dinner and check in where children and their parents may reflect on thoughts and feelings. After dinner we gather together to hear a story from one of the world’s spiritual traditions.  Afterwards, individual participants silently reflect on the story, while spending time in “holy play.”  We come together again to share our reflections.         

This May there will be a children’s workshop on grieving the loss of a pet.

In the summer there is Spiritual Artz for Kidz Camp.  This summer we will focus on the religions of Asia and will include a Practical Artz component that focuses on life skills.

Labyrinth workshops are available in the San Francisco Bay Area.  They may be intergenerational or exclusively for children.  The spiritual, emotional and sensory-motor benefits of labyrinth walking are explored.  An educational component can be provided for adults and teens.

     

The program is organized and directed by:

The Rev. Diana Wheeler, an early childhood educator, certified labyrinth facilitator, and holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Spiritual Director’s Institute at Mercy Center in Burlingame, California.  She is an ordained deacon in the Episcopal Church, Diocese of California.

Pam Wong, a dance/movement specialist, who is active in theater arts for children.  She has a Masters Degree in education and has studied spiritual direction at Mercy Center.

Lois Roach has a degree in education and is a retired public school teacher and a pet loss grief counselor.

The program is under the supervision of:

Brother Jude Hill, a Franciscan brother, who is also an Episcopal priest, Jungian analytical psychologist, sand play therapist and spiritual director.  He serves as our consultant.

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