We are so thankful that The Christian Post has picked up the news that our new Kids of Courage VBS curriculum is available to teach children about the reality of Christian persecution.
A new Vacation Bible School curriculum is getting real with kids. Instead of lighthearted subject matter, The Voice of the Martyrs, a nonprofit that works with the persecuted church worldwide, recently developed a VBS curriculum that focuses on teaching children about persecution.
The Kids of Courage VBS program also helps children learn about forgiveness, courage and perseverance — all through stories of persecuted Christians in the countries of China, Egypt, India, Nigeria and North Korea.
Todd Nettleton, director of Media [Development] for VOM, told The Christian Post that the basic question the curriculum asks kids is: “How much is my faith in Christ worth to me?”
It explores the Christian faith of those in other countries like North Korea or China, where religious freedom is very limited. The materials give children the chance to grapple with the idea of their own faith, how much it means to them, and whether or not they would suffer to stay true to Jesus.
“I don’t think you are ever too young to start thinking about those types of questions,” Nettleton said.
The creators of the curriculum ensure parents and teachers that the materials tell real stories, but don’t talk about issues that are above the children’s age level.
