A young person’s decisions and spiritual formation can shape the rest of their lives. Their energy and growing understanding provide exciting opportunities for learning, growing in spiritual awareness and faith, and living out that faith. However, children and youth are particularly vulnerable to mistreatment and exploitation by peers, family members and those in positions of responsibility.
Children and youth are a gift entrusted to the care of parents, supported by their extended family and surrounding community. Parents, caregivers and church communities have the privilege of leading children and youth to know God, and to understand and navigate the world around them. Children and youth can be more vulnerable because of their age and stage of development, so it is especially important to care for them and promote their well-being.
A major new Canadian study is now underway looking at Christian young adults&rsquo...
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RICHMOND HILL, ON – The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) welcomes the...
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How can churches help youth keep the faith after high school? Download free the major...
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Janet Noel-Annable is CEO of Christian Horizons, a charity that supports people with...
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Bill 89 became law June 1, 2017. This letter expressed concern about how it changes...
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Children and youth can be more vulnerable because of their age and stage of development, so it is especially important to care for them and promote their well-being.
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Children and youth can be more vulnerable because of their age and stage of development, so it is especially important to care for them and promote their well-being.
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(45 min) An insightful discussion for parents and youth workers on the latest trends in...
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(47 min 52 sec) Why do young people leave the Church? Why do they stay? It’s been five...
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Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
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Submission to the Standing Committee on Justice
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Ontario’s Bill 89, Supporting Children, Youth and Families Act, is an overhaul of Ontario’s child welfare system passed in June 2017.
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