Cooking with the Love of Christ

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Cooking with the Love of Christ (Pastry and Culinary Arts)

To create spaces for connection with God from early childhood, using cooking as a playful, creative, and spiritual tool. Each activity combines a biblical teaching with a sensory experience that strengthens the bond between the child, their environment, and the love of Christ.

Children aged 3 to 12 years
Modality: Guided in-person
Kit: Apron with the Corporation’s logo, chef hat,
spatula, recipe book, and “Little Chef with Purpose” Diploma.

Program duration

One month | Duration per session: 2 hours

Classes per week

1 class per week | Hours per month: 8 hours

Areas of Development

Fine motor skills: Decoration with glaze, toppings, tweezers.
Gross motor skills: Movements when mixing, spreading, assembling.
Sensory: Aromas, textures, flavors and colors.
Emotional: Expressing love, joy and gratitude.
Spiritual: Guided reflection + applied verse.

Organizer

Paola Morales M.

talkwithus@changingwithchrist.org

Phone

+1 (239) 200-3947

Venue

7545 CAMPANIA WAY, Naples, Fl 34104

Structured Activities

Objectives

To encourage motor development (fine and gross), creativity, and emotional expression.
To teach Christian values through practical and fun activities.
To promote love, gratitude, and joy as fruits of the Spirit in daily life.
To strengthen self-esteem, faith, and family bonds through cooking.

Developed Skills

Hand-eye coordination.
Attention and following instructions.
Recognition of emotions.
Autonomy and self-confidence.
Creativity and symbolic language.

Christian Values per Activity

Each session includes:

Bible verse (children's version).
3-minute reflection.
Practical application of the value.

Each session includes

Pre-made base product.
Individual decorating kit (creams, toppings, spatulas).
Card with the verse of the day.
Initial prayer or brief reflection.
"Little Chef with Purpose" Diploma.

Logistics Requirements

Clean space with tables and a sink nearby.
Children accompanied by a teacher or monitor.
Allergen information (nut-free).
All materials and food are provided by the program.

Mini Cake of Love

Activity: Decoration of a mini cake with colored frosting and gummies.
Value: Love.
Verse: "He who does not love does not know God, for God is love" (1 John 4:8).
Reflection: Just as we decorate our cake with the same dedication and sweetness, we must embrace the life of our neighbor with love.

Gratitude Cookies

Activity: Decoration of 2 large cookies (heart and star shape).
Value: Gratitude.
Verse: "Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thess. 5:18).
Reflection: We thank Jesus for everything we have.

Joy Cupcakes

Activity: Free decoration of cupcakes with creams, sprinkles, and toppings.
Value: Joy.
Verse: "Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10).
Reflection: To decorate with joy is to transmit the love of Jesus to the world.

Kindness Crêpes

Activity: Filling and folding a mini crêpe with fruit and chocolate.
Value: Kindness.
Verse: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you" (Ephesians 4:32).
Reflection: Just as we choose ingredients carefully, we must take care of our words and actions.

Faith Brownie

Activity: Decorating a brownie with glaze and a sugar cross or sticker.
Value: Faith.
Verse: "For we live by faith, not by sight" (2 Cor. 5:7).
Reflection: Although we don't see the inside of the brownie, we trust that it is delicious. That is faith: trusting in what we do not see.

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