elements to enter into its structure.

We should teach our children something of the wonder and beauty of
religious architecture as represented in the great cathedrals and
churches of all lands, and lead them to see in these creations the
desire and attempt of great souls to express their appreciation for
God's goodness to men.

1. It will help you to understand the child's idea of God if you
will think back to your own childhood and answer the following
questions: Just who and what was God to you? Was he near by or far
off? When you prayed, to what kind of a Being was the prayer
addressed? Did Jesus seem more near and friendly to you than God?
What were (or are) the most outstanding attributes of God's nature
to you? Did you ever have any disturbing ideas about God?

2. Now, suppose you attempt to answer these same questions about
the children in your class. You will have to remember that the
child may not be able to explain just what God seems to
him--perhaps you can hardly do this yourself. Further, a child may
often have some notion that what he feels is queer or would not be
well received, and hence he will not fully express it to others.

3. Just what does religion seem to you to be? Is it largely a way
of living or a set of conventions and restraints? How did religion
appeal to you in your childhood? Are you able to tell how the
children of your class understand religion? What definite help are
you giving them toward broadening and enriching their concept of
religion? Are you leading them to see that religion is a way of
living the day's life?