Neighbors are more than people who live next door. Neighbors are more than people in our families or communities. Through five carefully chosen Bible stories, Who Is My Neighbor? leads children on a journey to discover more about God’s great love. From looking at how to be a neighbor to diving into what it means to live out our faith, this interactive VBS series will lead children deeply into Bible stories focused on God’s care and compassion for neighbors close at hand and around the world.
Each day’s story and theme are rooted in the Bible and helpful concepts about sharing kindness, extending compassion, and doing justice come to life in age-appropriate ways. Experiences include dramas, playing games, making crafts, sharing snacks, and more.
The Bible passages begin with the Golden Rule and story of the Good Samaritan, the same Gospel stories around which Pope Francis builds his encyclical Fratelli Tutti (On Fraternity & Social Friendship). Each day starts with relationship-building, joint worship, music, prayer, and a dramatic presentation of the Bible story.
The 7th-12th Graders can either volunteer or be part of their own program made in house about the same source material at their level.
When: June 16 - June 20, 2025 from 6pm-8:30pm
Location: St. Augustine
Ages: 4 years- 6th grade , 7th-12th, see VBS volunteer registration for 7th-High School
Cost: $25/1 child, $45/2 children $65/3+children