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Building Faith is a ministry of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary. We publish theologically rich, practically oriented articles on Christian formation. Our mission is to equip and inspire churches and individuals for ministries of Christian education and faith formation for all ages.

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The Difference a Youth Retreat Can Make for Youth Today: One Church’s Story and Takeaways

Catherine Breed (she/her/hers)
October 1, 2026

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New and Recent Formation Resources for Advent

BuildFaith Editors
September 21, 2026

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Paper Bag Pageant: An Intergenerational Retelling of the Christmas Story

Amy Ickes (she/her/hers)
September 1, 2026

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3 Ideas to Help Families and Communities Foster Meaningful Connections in Summer

Sarah Bolt (she/her/hers)
August 25, 2026

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New and Recent Formation Resources for Advent

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Paper Bag Pageant: An Intergenerational Retelling of the Christmas Story

Amy Ickes (she/her/hers)

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The Sacredness of the Waiting: An Advent Reflection with a Wreath Lighting Liturgy

Michael Christian Sturdy (he/him/his)

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Ways to Use AdventWord

Miriam Willard McKenney (she/her/hers)

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Articles for the Upcoming Season: Christmas


Paper Bag Pageant: An Intergenerational Retelling of the Christmas Story

Amy Ickes (she/her/hers)

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Christmas Pageants from Two Points of View

Jodi Belcher (she/her/hers)

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Prayers and Blessings for Christmas

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Practicing Christmas at Home: A Daily Guide to 12 Days of Christmas Joy

Patricia Lyons (she/her/hers)

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Prayers and a Blessing for All Saints’ Day

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Teaching Touchstones for All Saints Adult Formation

Jodi Belcher (she/her/hers)

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Thanksgiving Day: An Alternative View

Bradley Hauff (he/him/his)

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What Does This Day Mean? Handout for The Feast of All Saints & Souls at Home

Jennifer McNally & Anna V. Ostenso Moore

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A Free Tool for Formation Planning: The Ministry Planning Calendar

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Spiritual Care for Children after a Disaster

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New and Recent Resources for LGBTQIA+ History Month

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Finding Solace: A Story of Pregnancy Loss and Faith

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Prayers and Blessings for the Church Year

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St. Francis Day Survival Guide: Practical Tips for Animal Blessings

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Hispanic, Latinx/Latine, and Indigenous Heritage Month Resources for 2023

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Handouts for Observing Liturgical Seasons at Home

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