Wizards and Wonders: A Heros Journey with Harry Potter
$44.95
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This intergenerational Vacation Bible Experience uses the popular Harry Potter to explore theologically lifes journey as a path to the inner self and to the Creator to become the people God wants us to be.
The curriculum connects Harry Potters experiences and the Bible. For example, the New Testament teaches that the Kingdom of Heaven is all around us and in us, and Jesus advises: Let he who has ears hear and he who has eyes see. Likewise, in Harry Potter the Mugwump World representing magic with its possibilities for transformation is all around and in the midst of the Muggles, but they do not see it.
The five sessions and the daily Bible stories are:
Day 1: Platform 9-3/4
Moses is called by God (Exodus 2-4)
Day 2: Quidditch
Jesus calls his disciples (Matthew 4, 9, 10; Mark 1,2,3; Luke 5,6); also
One body, many parts (Pauls letter to the Corinthians)
Day 3: A Night in the Forbidden Forest
Elijah and the still, small voice (1 Kings 19:9-15)
Day 4: Snares, Dares and Potions
Temptations in the wilderness (Matthew 4; Mark 1; Luke 4)
Day 5: The Mirror of Erised
The Resurrection (The Baptismal Covenant)
Strengths:
Inclusion of a Hogwarts Acceptance Letter for each child, the Sorting Hat, Prof. McGonagalls Invisibility Cloak, Owl Mail Delivery and other wonders from the imaginary world of Harry and Hermione.
Opportunity for children to learn a lot about themselves (in identity exercises) and to gain confidence for the life journey ahead of them.
Theological background for each day is provided for the leaders.
Includes lots of active games and the Hogwart Song.
Weaknesses:
Requires free-spirited leaders.
-MJD