Uniformed Group Resources
Many groups hold their own joint Christingle service which is a great way to get everyone together at this special time of year.
The children can be involved at every step from preparation of the Christingles, to taking an active part of the service as part of their badge work. If you cannot hold your own service why not ask your local church to hold one or join in with an already established service. Please see the Schools subject list page for more ideas on drama, music and other activities that would be ideal for youth groups.
Badge related work
Here are some examples of the types of badges that might be able to use Christingle and the work of The Children's Society as part of their content. You may find that other badge work is applicable from other subject areas. For full details of badges and their requirements please consult the appropriate organisations website.
Beavers
Badge - Faith Badge
Activity - Write a prayer, visit place of worship
Cub Scout
Badge - The Caring Challenge
Activity - Find out about place of worship in community
Badge - My Faith Badge
Activity - Special festival or custom
Scouts
Badge - My Faith Badge
Activity - Take active part in place of worship eg special service
Brownies
Badge - Discovering Faith Badge
Activity - Research into different faiths- look into The Children's Society's work
Guides
Badge - Faith Awareness
Activity - Undertake a service ore responsibility within your worshipping community. Plan with other guides creative act of worship in you unit or within your community
The Boys Brigade
Badge - Look at company award schemes and new award schemes - Leadership Badge/Spirit element.