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Christian Character Series
'CORE"
'Foundations of Faith'

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Everything you need in one bundle—five connected lessons that help pre-teens build strong Christian character, make wise choices, and live out their faith in everyday life.

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Cover page for Building Christian Character in Preteens: Foundations of Faith (Lessons 1–5). A large tree with deep roots fills the scene, with colorful fruit labeled traits such as kindness, joy, peace, patience, anger, and selfishness. The roots are prominently displayed beneath the tree, illustrating the connection between inner character and outward actions. The cover lists five lessons focused on foundations, identity, decision-making, spiritual habits, and influence.

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Lesson 1

Foundations of Faith
– The Rock Foundation –

Lesson 2

Foundations of Faith
– Heart and Identity –

Lesson 3

Foundations of Faith
-Right Voice Right Choice-

Lesson 4

Foundations of Faith
– Small Steps Strong Life –

Lesson 5

Foundations of Faith
– Fruit from my Roots –

See What’s Inside the Series

Real pages from the lessons so that you know exactly what you’re getting.
Here are the Front Covers from the first three lessons

Cover page for Foundations of Faith: The Rock Foundation (Lesson 1). A rocky shoreline stands firm against a storm with lightning and crashing waves on one side, while a sandcastle sits on a sunny beach on the other. The contrasting scenes illustrate the difference between a strong foundation and a weak foundation.
Cover page for Foundations of Faith: Heart and Identity (Lesson 2). A large green tree stands above the ground while an extensive root system spreads beneath the soil. The illustration highlights the connection between hidden roots and visible growth, reinforcing the lesson theme that character and identity begin in the heart before showing in outward actions.
Cover page for Foundations of Faith: Right Voice – Right Choice (Lesson 3). A winding path stretches through a bright countryside landscape. On one side, wooden signs point toward a “Wrong Voice” and “Wrong Path.” On the other side, signs point toward a “Right Voice” and “Right Path,” beside an open Bible and a compass. Sunlight shines over the path, emphasizing guidance, wisdom, and decision-making.

Here are some sample pages of the five lessons in this Series

Lesson 1

Foundations of Faith
- The Rock Foundation -

Table of Contents

  • The Cover Page
  • B/W Cover for coloring in
  • Bible Discovery
  • Discussion & Application
  • A Craft
  • Optional Extras
  • Teacher Hints and Tips
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Black-and-white coloring page cover for Foundations of Faith: The Rock Foundation (Lesson 1). A large rock stands firm against storm clouds, lightning, and crashing waves, while a sandcastle sits on a sunny beach nearby. The illustration highlights the contrast between a strong foundation and a weak foundation.
Bible Discovery worksheet from Foundations of Faith: The Rock Foundation (Lesson 1). The page includes teaching notes on Matthew 7:24–27, Psalm 62:6, and 1 Corinthians 15:58, alongside an illustration comparing a solid rock and a sandcastle with the message “Rock Stands. Sand Adapts.” The layout emphasizes standing firm in faith when facing pressure and challenges.

Lesson 2

Foundations of Faith
- Heart and Identity -

Table of Contents

  • The Cover Page
  • B/W Cover for coloring in
  • Bible Discovery
  • Discussion & Application
  • A Craft
  • Optional Extras
  • Teacher Hints and Tips
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Cover page for Foundations of Faith: Heart and Identity (Lesson 2). A large tree stands above the ground while an intricate network of roots spreads deep beneath the soil. The black-and-white illustration emphasizes the connection between hidden roots and visible growth, symbolizing how a person's heart and identity influence their character and actions.
Discussion and Application page from Foundations of Faith: Heart and Identity (Lesson 2). The page presents a classroom activity called “Roots Lead, Leaves Follow,” where preteens evaluate real-life scenarios and decide whether actions reflect strong spiritual roots or outward appearances. An illustration shows a tree dividing two paths labeled “Strong Roots” and “Showy Leaves,” reinforcing the lesson’s focus on character, choices, and identity.

Lesson 3

Foundations of Faith
- Right Voice Right Choice -

Table of Contents

  • The Cover Page
  • B/W Cover for coloring in
  • Bible Discovery
  • Discussion & Application
  • A Craft
  • Optional Extras
  • Teacher Hints and Tips
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Cover page for Foundations of Faith: Right Voice – Right Choice (Lesson 3). A black-and-white illustration shows a path dividing into two directions through a countryside landscape. Wooden signs point toward a “Wrong Voice” and “Wrong Path” on one side, while signs point toward a “Right Voice” and “Right Path” on the other. An open Bible and a compass sit beside the right path, symbolizing guidance, wisdom, and making godly decisions.
Craft activity page from Foundations of Faith: Right Voice – Right Choice (Lesson 3). The page guides preteens in creating a 3D pathway craft that begins with “Me” and branches into four directions labeled God, Friends, World, and Feelings. An example illustration shows colorful pathways, signposts, and destinations, helping students visualize how different voices influence the choices they make and the direction of their lives.

Lesson 4

Foundations of Faith
- Small Steps Strong Life -

Table of Contents

  • The Cover Page
  • B/W Cover for coloring in
  • Bible Discovery
  • Discussion & Application
  • A Craft
  • Optional Extras
  • Teacher Hints and Tips
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Cover page for Foundations of Faith: Small Steps – Strong Life (Lesson 4). A black-and-white illustration shows a partially completed brick wall being built one brick at a time. The bricks are labeled with habits and character traits such as “Pray,” “Read Bible,” “Be Kind,” “Have Mercy,” “Listen Well,” “Choose Carefully,” and “Don’t Give Up.” A hand places another brick onto the wall, symbolizing how small daily choices build a strong foundation of faith and character.
Optional Extras page for Foundations of Faith: Small Steps – Strong Life (Lesson 4). The page contains extension activities for preteens, including a growth-over-time video discussion, personal reflection prompts about habits, a guided prayer for building good habits, a weekly challenge to practice one positive habit consistently, and a closing declaration: “Small Steps → Strong Life!” The layout is designed as a teacher-friendly resource for reinforcing daily spiritual growth and character development.

Lesson 5

Foundations of Faith
- Fruit from my Roots -

Table of Contents

  • The Cover Page
  • B/W Cover for coloring in
  • Bible Discovery
  • Discussion & Application
  • A Craft
  • Optional Extras
  • Teacher Hints and Tips
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Black-and-white cover image for Foundations of Faith: Fruit from My Roots (Lesson 5). A large tree with deep, visible roots fills the page. Fruit hanging from the branches are labeled with character traits including joy, peace, kindness, patience, anger, and selfishness. The illustration emphasizes that the fruit seen in a person's life reflects the roots growing beneath the surface.
Teacher guidance page for Foundations of Faith: Fruit from My Roots (Lesson 5). The page provides teaching notes that help leaders connect the entire series together by showing how foundations, identity, influence, and habits produce visible fruit in a person's life. Sections include a repeatable visual anchor, insights into how preteens process character and reputation, role-play guidance, craft application tips, teacher insights, and a final reminder about growth and influence.