UUCB Religious Education Program’s Goals:, UU Church, Brunswick, Maine

Encourage a Positive Sense of Community 

• Each child is an important and appreciated participant of their Sunday morning group  
• Each child is an important and appreciated participant of the larger youth community in our congregation
• Each child is an important and appreciated participant in our congregation

Encourage a Healthy Sense of Self 

• Encourage children to express themselves and their opinions in appropriate and constructive ways
• Encourage children to explore what makes them unique and what they have in common with others
• Encourage children to develop a strong ethical framework and to learn how to act in accordance with their values 

Practice Critical Thinking

• Foster an environment of exploration and questioning
• Explore the mysteries of life and learn to ask the big questions and critically examine the answers
• Encourage children to think for themselves

Become Knowledgeable about Unitarian Universalism and Comfortable in their UU Identity  

• Provide information about the tenets of Unitarian Universalism and our seven principles
• Provide information about the origins of Unitarian Universalism
• Provide information about the programs and activities of our denomination at the district and national level. 

Improve Religious Literacy  

• Provide information about our denomination’s Judeo-Christian heritage including history, beliefs, holidays, and holy texts
• Provide information about other World Religions including history, beliefs, holidays and holy texts
• Experience worship rituals that are similar to and different from our own rituals

Experience Meaningful Worship and Ritual  

• Provide opportunities to experience worship, spiritual practice and other creative expressions including art, music and dance
• Involve in the regular rituals of our congregation including participating in our regular service
• Participate in service projects that help others