Faith Forward Curriculum

A Church School & Home Quarterly for the Faith Community

Faith Forward: A Quick Introduction.

Summer 2026 Available Soon

Where faith moves forward—
from Scripture into life,
from belief into practice,
from one generation into the next.

WHAT IT IS

Faith formation doesn’t happen all at once. It unfolds.
Faith Forward Curriculum is a quarterly resource designed for churches and faith communities who believe Christian education is not merely about information, but formation—the shaping of lives that reflect the love, justice, humility, and faithfulness of Christ in the world. .

Built for:
• Church School classes
• Small groups
• Intergenerational gatherings
• Individual and home study

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT

Faith Forward is rooted in three convictions:

1. Faith is lived before it is explained.
That’s why each lesson integrates narrative “Listening Moments,” communal discussion, and embodied action alongside biblical teaching.

2. Community is essential to spiritual growth.
Learning deepens across generations, cultures, and life stages—where wisdom is shared and faith is strengthened together.

3. Direction matters more than speed.
This quarterly invites learners to pause and discern—not just what they believe, but how belief shapes daily life.

HOW EACH LESSON FLOWS

Every weekly lesson follows a steady rhythm that helps teachers lead without rushing and helps learners grow without pressure:

• Opening Reflection
• A Listening Moment (narrative theology)
• Scripture Focus (read together whenever possible)
• Biblical Teaching
• Discussion Questions
• Faith in Action (weekly practice)
• A Week in the Word (daily readings to carry the lesson into the week)

SCOPE & SEQUENCE ALIGNMENT

Faith Forward follows the Adult Scope & Sequence of the International Sunday School Lessons (ISSL)—a publicly accessible framework ordering biblical study across the Christian year. No proprietary lesson content is reproduced.

This means your community gets:
• Continuity across Scripture over time
• A clear biblical arc (not isolated weekly topics)
• Original teaching + story-driven formation that’s culturally aware and church-ready

SUMMER QUARTER 2026

Summer Quarter 2026 — Faithful Witnesses
Listening → Living Truth→ Enduring Faith

June 2026 — Responding To God’s Call
July 2026 — Truth That Transforms
August 2026 —Faith That Endures

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FREE COMPANIONS

Teacher & Facilitator Notes (Free Download)
A formation companion for leaders—built to support pacing, posture, and discussion that invites discernment (not debate).
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Faith Forward Kids (Ages 4–10, Free Family Resource)
A children’s faith formation companion for church school & home—simple activities, prayers, and “big ideas” aligned to the monthly arc.
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PERMISSIONS & USE

Faith Forward Curriculum is a quarterly religious education periodical published by Scribe & Canvas Publishing. Limited reproduction is granted for churches, schools, nonprofit ministries, and small groups for local instructional use—when credit is retained and content is not sold or distributed commercially.

For permissions beyond that (translation, adaptation, anthology inclusion, licensing): permissions@scribeandcanvas.com

FAQ's

Is this only for Sunday School?
No—Faith Forward is designed for church school, small groups, intergenerational gatherings, and home study.

Do we have to “finish” every section each week?
No. The curriculum is a path to walk, not a script to perform. Choose what fits your community’s pace.

What Bible translation is used?
Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are from the NIV.

Ready to help your church move from belief into lived faith?

Start with the current quarter, then equip your leaders and families with the free companions.

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