The Child and Family Research and Training Institute Program Manuals:


» Faith-Full Families



Faith-Full Families is a program which provides moments of celebration to
renew, strengthen and build a family sense of belonging. It is designed to
help families build their unique identity by spending precious time together celebrating, playing, creating and falling in love over and over again. Faith-Full Families empowers families to create traditions and rituals which bring an awareness of God into their homes and deepen their understanding of
churchlife. It is a once a month program designed for groups of 6 to 9 families.
The first manual includes all the “how to’s” plus evening program plans for the
first year. Cycles B, C, D, E are available for additional years. Some groups
have stayed together for 10 years!






» Evenings at the Hearth


This program offers parents and preteens an opportunity to play, pray and
discuss values and interests. Topics such as how rules are made, engaging cooperation, communicating feelings, are presented by co-leaders. A group
of six to eight families meet once a month in an atmosphere of trust as they
grow in their understanding of each other. Years 1, 2 & 3 are available.




» Parent and Child Storybook Teas


In a very busy schedule, here is a monthly opportunity for providing parent and
child precious time to be together. The magic begins with a story which invites
the group into the wondrous world of make believe and adventure. Additional involvement through music and crafts deepens the experience. The magic grows
as parent and child savor, discuss and delight while sipping tea and enjoying a
special treat. The Story Book Tea Manuals Volumes 1 & 2 suggest: Stories, crafts
and seasonal tea ideas for October thru May.

» Prayer Boxes



Following the natural way children learn, the Prayer Boxes Manual offers teachers
tools for hands on experiences to teach the traditional prayers. As the children play
with the items specially selected for each box, they begin to internalize theheart messages in each prayer. This approach is guided by Maria Montessori’s teachings
on the spiritual unfolding of the young child. Use this manual to make your own set
of Prayer Boxes.





» "Land of Can Be" Cards



Special square greeting cards (with blank insides) featuring
Christine Walker’s oil on canvas, commissioned by the Child & Family
Research Institute in Memory of Josetta Walsh, cofounder of CFI.






» Josetta's Heart Wisdom Cards

A set of 56 beautifully designed and inspiring 4” cards, containing
27 quotes from Josetta Walsh and 29 quotes from those who
inspired her. Produced by Child and Family Research and Training
Institute the cards are wrapped in a silk bag — a perfect gift for
any occasion: new parents, birthdays, holidays, … All proceeds
are a donation to Josetta’s Memorial.

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