b'ACTION STEP 2:Guide the children through the Church year and the liturgyThe Church year provides an outline and a guide to finding faith in life, so leading children through the seasons of the Church is important in faith formation. It is also important that we root children in an understanding of the liturgy. Though it may take some time for them to understand everything that is being said and taking place, the Mass and all Sacraments are celebrations that are at the heart of who we are as Catholics. For this reason, guiding children through the Church year and the liturgy is a crucial step in enlivening faith in children.ACTION STEP 3:Model prayer for the learnersIn its essence, prayer is communication with God. Effective faith formation models many different forms and expressions of prayer, such as spontaneous prayer, meditative prayer, intercessory prayer, singing prayer, and even dancing prayer. By introducing children to prayer in meaningful and intentional ways, we help them build their relationship with God and develop spiritually. Faith is more than just head knowledge, so we must spend adequate time leading children through experiences of prayer and reflection.Subscribe today! smp.org/inspire 9'