Scripture Alive

Breaking Open Scripture for Children with Story, Puppetry, Clown, Mime & Music

This series of videos is a visual and audio presentation of the Scripture Alive series, Breaking open the Word of God for children through the integration of creative processes such as mime, drama, story-telling, puppetry, clowning, music, dance and movement.

Each episode breaks open a specific scripture story or parable or text, all presented by children.  They run for 5-15 minutes, depending on the scripture text.

These videos are ideal as support material for Religious Education Programs and faith formation or for classroom prayer or school assembly prayer. They can also be used in some cases for children’s Liturgy of the Word or for a Post-Communion Reflection in Mass.

Before using these videos with the children, please click here to read the series introduction as part of your preparation and download the series index.

Introduction

The format of the Scripture Alive series consists of three parts.  

Part A: Scripture Proclamation
A scripture story or parable or text is presented either through mime, and/or story-telling with puppetry and clowning. In some episodes, this section can also be used to actually teach children to do the mime so that they can present it themselves rather than simply view the video.

Part B: Reflection On The Scripture
Following the scripture proclamation the children are invited to pause and reflect on what they have seen and heard in the presentation. This is supported with some questions for reflection and discussion.

Part C:  Response To The Word
The children are invited to respond to the Word and to their discussion with a specific song and in some episodes dance or movement. The song lyrics are included in the video and if and when dance or movement is used the children are invited to participate.

It is recommended that teachers view these videos before using them with children so that they can assess the readiness of their children for the video experience, particularly in regards to the children’s life experience and circumstances.

When the video concludes it is also recommended that teachers allow a few minutes for the children to respond to the video experience simply by inviting them to name in a word or phrase how they feel after their experience of the video. 

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