Spirit Play is a Unitarian Universalist program of religious education that evolved from a long line of Montessori-based religious education programming, including Sofia Cavalletti’s Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Jerome Berryman’s Godly Play™, and Joyce Zaugg’s The Children’s Hour. It is based on story and ritual, play and creativity. Spirit Play gives children the tools to make meaning of their lives within the container of Unitarian Universalism.

Spirit Play I (PreK – K)
For the 2024-25 year, we explore our most important values with stories highlighting the 8 principles.

Spirit Play II (1st – 3rd)
For the 2024-25 year, we explore wisdom and basic tenets from the world’s religions.

Toolbox of Faith / Windows and Mirrors (4th – 6th)

Toolbox of Faith Invites participants to reflect on qualities of our Unitarian Universalist faith, such as integrity, courage and love, as tools they can use in living their lives and building their own faith, while the metaphor of windows and mirrors represents the dynamic relationship among our awareness of self, our perceptions of others, and others’ perceptions of us.

Windows and Mirrors nurtures children’s ability to identify their own experiences and perspectives and to seek out, care about, and respect those of others. The sessions unpack topics that lend themselves to diverse experiences and perspectives—for example, faith heritage, public service, anti-racism and prayer. The program teaches that there are always multiple viewpoints and everyone’s viewpoint matters.

*All minors are required to be registered to participate in religious education classes and events; please visit our registration form here.

Questions

If you have questions, we are here to listen and help. Please feel free to contact Erica Shadowsong, Lifespan Religious Education Director, (412) 621-8008, ext 103.