Stages of faith

• childhood faith - follow as and accepts the faith of their parents /see God as an image - sky Dad
• Adolescent faith - begins at 12,they begin to search for the meaning of life
• • Mature Faith - Feel God’s presence in their day to day life.
  • they follow the teachings of a sacred text.
  • Form a close relationship with God
• Childhood Influences on Faith

  Family, social, school, community, and media influences on a child's faith development
• Child Faith devloping into an adults Faith Steps

  • Challenges - maybe sufferings a loss and leading to them realising the importance of having faith in God. They make come across bible verse like - Be strong and courages for their Lord thy God is with you - strengthens their faith
  • Mentors and spiritual guides - navigates and deepens their faith