How do you explain Christianity to a child? (2023)

How do you teach children about Christianity?

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Share with your child that no matter how limited they feel by their age or abilities, they can do amazing things through faith and for the glory of God. If they do not understand what glory means, explain that bringing glory to God means we point others to him and show through our own lives that he is a powerful God.

Teach them morals and ethics. Tell them about religion from a dispassionate viewpoint. And then let them take it from there. Let them know they are free to choose what they want to believe, and encourage them to change their minds as often as they like.

Tell the child that Jesus is God's son, and that God sent him to Earth to teach everyone how to follow God's laws and be good people. Tell the 3 year old that Jesus was a friendly man who came to be our savior because he loves all people, even her.

Most children learn anecdotally, through example. Regardless of the depth of your own relationship with Jesus, give real-life examples of how you know Jesus loves you. Talk about how Jesus has answered your prayers. Talk about how you know God has forgiven your sin because Jesus died on the cross in your place.

Statement of contribution What is already known on this subject Research on children's God concepts has established that children begin to distinguish the mind of God from that of humans by around age 4-5.

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Begin with explaining to the children what love is. Use their parents as an example, and let them tell you how they know their parents love them. Then bring in the concept of God as a loving being who looks after them and wants the best for them, just like their parents.