Children, youth and family

Little Resources

In PCI, we believe in the value of all generations in our church family. We believe in passing our faith on to our children and we want to make sure that this includes the tiniest members of our church families – the under-5s.

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About Little Resources

‘Little Resources’ is a collection of materials to support ministry with the youngest members of our church family, the under‑5s.

This resource space will continue to grow as new material is added and congregations are invited to share ideas they have found helpful in practice.

What’s Included

The collection includes:

  • Articles: insights from PCI magazines and trusted external sources.
  • Teaching resources: options to help nurture faith in under‑5s.
  • Event plans: outlines and resources to replicate locally.
  • Recommended reading: reviews of helpful books for leaders and parents.

Articles

This section gathers articles from PCI publications such as the Presbyterian Herald and ReachOut, along with trusted sources like Childrenswork magazine and Care for the Family.

Teaching Resources

There are a growing number of Bible‑based resources for under‑5s. If you have found something useful, please share it so it can be added here.

Current options include:

Event Plans

PCI and local congregations have piloted a number of events for 0–4 year‑olds. Outlines and resources are included so you can replicate these in your own setting.

Events include:

Possible future events may include: Little Day Out Easter, Football or Overseas.

Recommended Reading

Other books and resources can help broaden understanding and provide practical tools for ministry with under‑5s.

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