Jesus and Ears
Last Sunday was my son’s very first preschool religious education class. When I talked to him about it, his face furrowed up with worry. “I want to stay with you and go to grownup church,” he said. I talked with him about how much fun he would have, and how he would get to color and learn about church.
He didn’t look convinced, but he gripped my hand as we walked toward the classroom. I was surprised to learn his teacher was a man, a cop actually. Personally, I think we need more male teachers, so this was great. Smart man that he was, he had spread out some puzzles and Legoes on the floor for the kids who arrived early. This was the kicker. My son adores puzzles. And these were new ones! Fabulous puzzles with pictures of ambulances and fire engines! :headspin: I could see the mental dilemma forming in his mind.
I don’t want Mommy to leave me here. But there are puzzles! She can’t leave me by myself. But I want to do these puzzles!
Ultimately, the puzzles won out. He looked a bit concerned, but he was far more interested in snapping together the pieces. After Mass, I picked him up and asked him what he learned about. “Did you learn about Jesus?” I asked. He bobbed his head. “What else did you learn about?”
“Ears!” he said gleefully.
At first, I thought he was imagining things or making up stories. Then he handed me a coloring sheet that had pictures of televisions, radios, telephones, and…yep, ears. The pieces connected and I realized the theme for the week was: God listens to us. 
Got it.
So last night as I was tucking him into bed, I reminded him that he would go to Sunday School again while we went to Mass. “You’ll get to learn about Jesus some more,” I said, kissing him goodnight.
“And ears,” he grinned.
Michelle posted in Writing @ 8:56 pm | Viewed 1329 times
Robyn Says:
Michelle, as a children’s pastor that story warms my heart! I wish we had more big tough men teachers, too.
Amy K. Says:
How cute!
The activities they set out at my younger son’s preschool every morning is my only hope of getting out of there by myself.
Alyssa Says:
That’s so cute! Thanks for sharing this story.
Leanna Ellis Says:
When my son was three, he was very hesitant about going to Sunday school. But his teacher learned he loved dinosaurs and would meet him each week with one at the door. And he’d go right in.
kacey Says:
Cute stories! I love to hear what kids get out of their “lessons”.
Mary Says:
After sitting in a church pew, a friend of mine asked her 3 year old grandson to be quiet in church for Jesus. He stood up in the pew and announced, “I don’t even like Jesus.” Kids are so funny.
Margery Says:
Too cute! As an aside, it’s never too early to teach males about listening
Tori Says:
That’s so cute!
Sharon Says:
Awww! And the male cop sunday school teacher would make for a great romance hero *g*
Melissa Says:
Aww, that is so sweet, Michelle! And you’re right - we do need more male Sunday School teachers. Wonder why there aren’t very many of them?
Melissa McClone Says:
Love the story! It’s adorable.
Hope the revisons are going well:whip:
Danica Says:
Awe how cute!
Teresa Says:
I loved this story. So cute!
Michelle Says:
Mary–LOL!
Sharon–yep, I’ll bet he would make a fabulous hero.