Reflections on Ministry amongst Children during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Abstract The role and function of children’s ministry during the first six months of the Covid-19 pandemic is explored, including a comparison of observations from four different contexts: Norway, South Africa, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom. Theological reflection examines the emerging ecclesi...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2021
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Journal of youth and theology
Year: 2021, Volume: 20, Issue: 1, Pages: 82-106 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality RF Christian education; catechetics RG Pastoral care |
| Further subjects: | B
international perspectives
B children’s ministry B Church B Covid-19 B Pandemic B Crisis |
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| Summary: | Abstract The role and function of children’s ministry during the first six months of the Covid-19 pandemic is explored, including a comparison of observations from four different contexts: Norway, South Africa, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom. Theological reflection examines the emerging ecclesiologies, form and adaptation of sacramental practices and pastoral care of families during this time of crisis. This investigation acknowledges awareness that there were significant restrictions and consequent challenges facing churches during this time, causing implications on children’s ministry that were unprecedented and frustrating for the Church on a global scale. Observations and recommendations are presented to aid churches globally in ensuring that children’s ministry during such times of crisis is child-centred, values the child as part of the body of Christ, fosters intergenerational role modelling and solidarity, and helps rather than hinders children on their spiritual journey. |
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| ISSN: | 2405-5093 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of youth and theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/24055093-bja10019 |