overview of curriculum and how to implement in your troop the p.r.a.y. program
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Overview of Curriculum and How to Implement In Your Troop
The P.R.A.Y. Program
Presenters
Debra Hazlewood, Curriculum authorJeanne Wurm, AHG Troop Coordinator,
P.R.A.Y. Board member
Sample SCREEN SHOT ONLY
Please note!
The P.R.A.Y. Program was created for Protestant and Independent Christian Churches
This presentation is specifically on the Protestant Christian series
Sample listing of denominations
Sample listing of denominations who currently use the P.R.A.Y. curriculum:
AME ● AME Zion ● Assemblies of God ● Baptist ● Church of God ● Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) ● CME ● Episcopal ● Lutheran ● Nazarene ● Pentecostal ● Presbyterian ● Reformed ● UCC ● United Methodist Church ● and nondenominational congregations
Overview of the P.R.A.Y. Program
Topics:FAITH-SERVICE-FUN SummariesChristian Education &
Evangelismwww.praypub.org Adult AwardsSetting Up a Class
What is the P.R.A.Y. Program?
Created by the churches
Awards are approved for wearing on the official Boy Scout and American Heritage Girl uniforms
For girls and boys grades 1-12
Implemented by Troop Shepherd, Unit Leader, or any other person with a passion of teaching His Word.
Clergy reviews the work and signs it off
Program Summaries
God and Me, grades 1-3
God and Family, grades 4-5
God and Church, grades 6-8
God and Life, grades 9-12
Program Summary:God and Me (grades 1-3)
God and MeGrades 1-3
Theme: “Best Friends with Jesus”
Hands-On: GAMEBox
Memory Requirement: The Lord’s Prayer
Schedule: minimum 4 sessions
God and MeGrades 1-3
Table of Contents:
Lesson 1: God Created Me
Lesson 2: Jesus Is God’s Gift to Me
Lesson 3: I can Talk with God
Lesson 4: Because God Cares for Me, I Can Care for Others
God and Me:Prayer Cube
Favorite lesson: The lesson on prayer
Kids use acronym P-A-T-H*
to learn four parts of prayer by making a prayer cube.
* Praise - Apology - Thanks - Help
AHG Connections
7 C’s of History – Requirements1, 2 – Six days of creation
Toys and Games– Requirement 7 – Create a board game
Daughter of the King– Requirement 1 – “Me” box vs poster
God and Me Award
Red is the color for the God and Me program.
Red symbolizes love and the blood of Christ.
When children wear the recognition, they are reminded that they are “Best Friends with Jesus.”
Program Summary:God and Family (grades 4-5)
God and Family:Grades 4-5
Theme: “Growing in God’s Love”
Hands-on: PIZZA
Memory Requirement: The Ten Commandments
Schedule: minimum 6 sessions
God and Family: Grades 4-5
Crust – Foundation – We Are God’s Family
Sauce – Family Heritage, Spiritual Heritage
Toppings – Our Talents and Gifts Strengthen Our Families
Cheese – In God’s Family We’re Loved No Matter What! Because We’re Loved, We Follow Rules
Bake – Being in God’s Family Helps Us When Things Are Tough
Eat, Share, Enjoy! – In God’s Family, We Share as a Response to God’s Love
God and Family:Grades 4-5
Crust – Foundation – We Are God’s Family
God and Family:Grades 4-5
Sauce – Family Heritage, Spiritual Heritage
God and Family:Grades 4-5
Toppings – Our Talents and Gifts Strengthen Our Families
God and Family:Grades 4-5
Cheese – In God’s Family We’re Loved No Matter What! Because We’re Loved, We Follow Rules
God and Family:Grades 4-5
Bake – Being in God’s Family Helps Us When Things Are Tough
God and Family:Grades 4-5
Eat, Share, Enjoy! – In God’s Family, We Share as a Response to God’s Love
God and Family:Grades 4-5
Favorite activity: making a YUMMY pizza!
AHG Connections
Ancestor Detector– 2,17 - Interviewing relatives– 4 – Family Crest– 9 – Heirlooms– 11 - First names– 12 – Family Tree
Cooking– 11 – pizza crust– 15 – Fruit pizza
AHG Connections
Family Helper– 1 – Three reasons why each family member is important– 3 – Tell about a family activity
Artastic– 13 – Design a personal logo
Bible Basics– 12,13 – Ruth
Daughter of the King– 3 – Family members – how are you similar, different? Make
a Tshirt
God and Family:Award
Yellow is the color for the God and Family program
Yellow symbolizes sunlight and joy.
When children wear the recognition, they are reminded of the joy and blessings of family as they seek to “Grow in God’s Love.”
Program Summary:God and Church (grades 6-8)
God and Church:Grades 6-8
Theme: “My Journey with Christ”
Hands-on: Video or Photo Album
Memory Requirement: Creed
Schedule: minimum 12 sessions
Daily Bible Reading Requirement: 3 weeks min.
Service Projects: Community and Church service projects
God and Church:Grades 6-8
Table of Contents
Unit I - My Journey: Meeting Christ
Unit II - My Journey: Worshiping God
Unit III - My Journey: Witnessing and Ministering for Christ
God and Church:Grades 6-8
God and Church can be incorporated into confirmation programs.
Special consideration must be made when teaching multi-denominations
Denominational Pins can be ordered with God and Church Award.
God and Church:Grades 6-8
Favorite activities:
– Making videos
– Learning about their own congregations
– Interviewing clergy
– Visiting other churches
AHG Connections
Memory Maker (scrapbook) Cinematography (video) Photography
– 6 – Photo album– 9 – Caption photo with scripture verse
Theater– 1 – Write a skit– 3 – Perform your show
AHG Connections
Bible Basics – 9 - Bible reading plan– 7 – Prayer journal– 16 – Interview an adult
Travel– 2 – Packing– 4 – List places you want to visit– 12 – scrapbook
Let’s Talk– 13 – create radio show
God and Church:Award
Blue is the color for the God and Church program.
Blue symbolizes loyalty and truth.
When young people wear the recognition, they are challenged to uphold these values as they continue a lifetime “Journey with Christ.”
Program Summary:God and Life (grades 9-12)
God and Life:Grades 9-12
Theme: “Called by Christ to Serve
Daily Bible Reading Requirement: 3 months minimum
Schedule: minimum 12 sessions plus 5 Service Projects
Required: Write a Personal Statement of Commitment
God and Life:Grades 9-12
Table of Contents Lesson 1 - God Calls All Kinds of People
Lesson 2 - God Doesn’t Expect Us to Do It On Our Own
Lesson 3 - Each of Us Must Make a Personal Response to the Call of God
Lesson 4 - God Gives Strength to Face Adversities
Lesson 5 - God Can Accomplish Great Things through Those Who are Willing to Do His Will
God and Life:Grades 9-12
Favorite Activities
– Bible Study
– Leading a worship service
– Service projects
– Planning and Implementing the children’s sermon
God and Life:Award
Green is the color for the God and Life program.
Green symbolizes new growth and eternal life.
When young people wear the recognition, they are strengthened in the knowledge that they are “Called by Christ to Serve.”
AHG Connections
Creative writing– 19 – journal
Textile Arts – banners All God’s Children
– 23 – Visit an agency that works with people with disabilities
AHG Connections
Bible Basics – 9 - Bible reading plan– 7 – Prayer journal– 16 – Interview an adult
Daughter of the King #6 – share what you have learned in Me/Family/Church/Life with others
Four-StarRecipients
Four-star recipients are those individuals who have earned all four levels of the P.R.A.Y. series.
Four-star recipients receive a certificate and letter of congratulations from P.R.A.Y.
A special four-star pin is available at nominal cost.
The P.R.A.Y. Program:More than Just an Award
FAITH-SERVICE-FUN
Growing in faith
Learning to serve others
Christian Education
Bonding as a family
Christian Education
Bible-based curriculum
Appropriate for Sunday school programs, confirmation classes, and small group opportunities.
Christian Education
Family ministry Participants are required to do
projects with their families. Parents may choose to
participate in the Adult Mentor Program
Mentors have a workbook to complete just like their children
The Adult Mentor Program is an intentional program for parents to share their faith with their children.
Christian Education
Raising servant leaders
Participants put their faith into action by designing meaningful service projects.
Service projects target the family, the congregation, and the community.
Christian Education
Changed lives!
Parents notice changes in their children and how they interact with one another.
Girls have asked to be baptized after completing a class.
Parents learn to pray with their children and openly talk about their faith.
Families have started attending church again because of a P.R.A.Y. class.
Faith-Service-Fun
AHG Oath states “I promise to love God”
The Troop setting can be a place to help families fulfill this promise.
AHG members want faith and values for their girls first and foremost
Keeping Faith First in your ministry
Offer a P.R.A.Y. class.
Use meetings as an opportunity for members of congregation to interact with Scouting families.
Include AHG in service projects at the church to help girls earn service hours.
Plan Award Ceremony during a regular worship service
Help Make Connections
Use people from your church (i.e. Sunday school teachers, pastors, parents, etc.) to teach classes
Use Mentor program as an opportunity for AHG parents to interact with each other and with members of your church or chartering organization.
Conclusion
American Heritage Girls is a rich mission field.
A P.R.A.Y. class may be a non-threatening way for your unchurched families to come to a personal knowledge of our gracious Lord and Savior
It is a Win-Win for all involved!~
P.R.A.Y. website
www.praypub.org
Visit the website for additional resources in teaching, games, templates, etc.
Adult Awards
Adult Recognitions
By nomination only Require a minimum number of years of service Require the completed nomination form, resume of
candidate’s activities, and letters of recommendation from the Scout Council and the religious institution
Congregations are encouraged to use these adult recognitions to support their adult volunteers
These recognitions can revitalize volunteers in their service through Scouting
Setting Up a Class
Decide which program(s) you will offer
Consider whom you will invite to participate in your class
Consider using it as a recruitment tool
Publicize your class Make a budget Recruit and train adult
counselors/teachers Consider if you will offer the
Adult Mentor component
Setting Up a Class
Choose dates
Create a class schedule with assignments
Review the supply list and gather materials
Order booklets
Arrange to order recognitions and plan the award ceremony
Let’s get started!
Eligibility requirements:
Girls and Boys May be earned by
scouts and non-scouts Membership in church
not necessary to participate
Let’s Get Started!
Present in a variety of formats: classroom setting, weekend camp retreat, at home with parents, or as an independent study with the pastor.
Participants are required to present their work to the pastor.
The pastor may or may not be the teacher, but the pastor (not the Scout leader or parent) conducts the final interview with the students.
Blessings on Your AHG Ministry!
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