Godly Play is a movement to influence the Church’s support of spiritually rich practices with children and adults.
The Heart of Godly Play
- Creating Sacred Space
- Building and working in community
- Learning religious language
- Using religious language to make meaning
A Godly Play session includes a time to:-
- get ready
- tell a story using objects and artefacts
- explore the story more with open questions and discussion
- respond with a free choice using a variety of materials – art… silence… play… writing…
- enjoy a simple feast and sharing
Godly Play in Sheffield
Contact our Resource Centre for more information. Godly Play Resources listing
Andrea Harrison is the Godly Play specialist for the UK.
Resources
Our Resource Centre has a selection of Godly Play resources available to borrow, free of charge.
Currently, the centre has 33 high-quality sets, including 10 parable boxes, available to members of Sheffield Diocese for a period of up to four weeks. The centre’s collection is growing and it is looking forward to adding brand new, hand-made pieces over the coming months.
Each Godly Play box is provided with a set of instructions to ensure smooth delivery and maximum enjoyment.
Godly Play resources available from the Resource Centre…
- The Books of the Bible
- The Ark and the Temple
- The Synagogue and the Upper Room
- The Faces of Easter
- The Good Shepherd and World Communion
- The Mystery of Christmas (x2)
- Parable of the Leaven (x2)
- The Circle of the Church Year
- Creation (x3)
- The Great Family
- The Exodus
- The Ten Best Ways to Live
- Parable of the Sower (x2)
- Parable of the Mustard Seed (x2)
- Holy Baptism
- Parable of the Good Samaritan
- Parable of the Good Shepherd
- Parable of the Great Pearl (x2)
- Advent
- The Mystery of Pentecost (x2)
- The Mystery of Easter (x2)
- Jonah the Backward Prophet
- The Exile and Return
- The Flood and The Ark