{"product_id":"bread-of-life-youth-intergenerational-curriculum","title":"Bread of Life Youth \u0026 Intergenerational Curriculum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"box-red\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAMPLE\u003c\/strong\u003e: To preview, download a free sample of our \u003cem\u003eBread of Life\u003c\/em\u003e resources here.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-lent\"\u003eThis product can be used on its own and is also part of the \u003cem\u003eBread of Life\u003c\/em\u003e collection—explore how you can save up to 25% with our \u003cem\u003eBread of Life Lenten Bundles\u003c\/em\u003e.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNourish your soul with \u003cem\u003eBread of Life\u003c\/em\u003e. In a world that feels heavy and uncertain, Jesus offers more than sustenance—he feeds hearts and souls with love, grace, and hope. From wedding feasts to feeding thousands, he gathered people around the table, filling them with good news and abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Lent, journey through the sacred and the ordinary—like bread, simple yet essential. \u003cem\u003eBread of Life\u003c\/em\u003e provides everything you need to equip all ages to break bread together, be nourished in body and spirit, and rise to share God’s generosity with the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cem\u003eBread of Life Youth and Intergenerational Curriculum\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect resource for youth group or other intergenerational programming your community has planned for during Lent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curriculum is designed to honor everyone’s experiences and focus on relationship building instead of retention of knowledge or information. The bulk of your time together will be spent sharing and discussing different experiences during a sharing circle. Each session during the six weeks of Lent and on Easter includes the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e: a brief explanation of the day’s theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Prayer\u003c\/strong\u003e: a short prayer to begin your time together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharing an Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e: an optional activity to experience together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharing the Scripture\u003c\/strong\u003e: the chosen scripture passage read aloud to the group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharing Circle\u003c\/strong\u003e: a set of 12 sharing statements to encourage conversation and connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharing the Reflection\u003c\/strong\u003e: a short reflection summarizing the topic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharing the Song\u003c\/strong\u003e: an optional suggested song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosing Prayer\u003c\/strong\u003e: a prayer to end your time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow You Can Use It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany churches find weekly intergenerational programs, often centered around a shared meal, easier to organize during seasons like Lent. If your church hosts gatherings like these, this curriculum can serve as the foundation for meaningful conversations using the discussion prompts from each week’s lesson. It’s also an excellent resource for youth groups during Lent, as well as for small groups or adult Bible studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome other possible ways to use this curriculum include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntergenerational Sunday School\u003c\/strong\u003e: Instead of separating age groups, create a Sunday morning gathering for upper elementary students, youth, and adults. The sharing circle would allow all ages to learn from each other’s experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLenten Retreat Day\u003c\/strong\u003e: Organize a half-day or full-day retreat using the curriculum as the core of the activities. Include meal-sharing, group discussions, and reflections in a peaceful, retreat-like atmosphere, focusing on the season’s meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Group Ministry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Encourage small groups to use the curriculum during Lent. It can be an alternative to traditional Bible studies by focusing on relationship-building and personal reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter your purchase, you’ll receive a link to download your PDF file. You can open it directly on most devices, but for the best experience, we recommend downloading on a computer. You'll also receive a link to the Media Kit in the PDF. 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