Module 4: Spirituality in Younger People

Exploring spirituality from early childhood through to middle age, and how a pastoral friend can help at each stage.

Module 4 · 5 short parts

What's in this module

This module is split into 5 short parts, so you can work through it a little at a time. Read them in order, or jump to whichever one you need — each links on to the next, and the assessment comes at the end of the final part.

Part 1

What is spirituality in various younger age groups?

Picture three young people gathered around the Bible — the Word of God — praying together, probably thanking Him for His presence…

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Part 2

Phases of spiritual development in children

This is a beautiful subject — one of the joys of parenting (or being a close relative, or friend) is seeing the development of…

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Part 3

Spirituality and young families

We've all heard the saying, "The family that prays together stays together." Prayer can happen in many circumstances — at a…

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Part 4

Spirituality in middle age

Sometimes we reach a fork in the road and have to determine which direction to take — this can happen in mid-life. It's not so…

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Part 5

Practical ways a pastoral friend can help

  • Ages 3–5: Wonder, trust and belonging
  • Children 6 and onwards
  • Children up to about 12
  • Teenage years
Read Part 5

Ready to begin?

Start with Part 1, and work through at your own pace — the assessment is waiting at the end.