About Us

Godly Play Resources is a division of Godly Play Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational corporation created for the purpose of promoting and guiding Godly Play Practice. Godly Play Resources is the only authorized and licensed vendor of materials for Godly Play practice in the United States.

Godly Play Resources is the only authorized and licensed provider of Godly Play materials in the U.S., dedicated to providing a wide range of resources and materials specifically designed to support the practice of the Godly Play approach, a method rooted in Montessori principles. This approach is intended to nurture children’s spiritual development by inviting them into a deeper understanding of their faith through storytelling, play, and reflection.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown of what the store offers: 

  1. Storytelling Materials: These are central to the Godly Play method, where stories are told using carefully-crafted manipulatives. The store offers materials for the Sacred Story, Parable, and Liturgical Action genres. Complete sets, unfinished DIY kits, and individual pieces are available.  Each material is designed to engage children in a tactile and visual way, helping them to enter into and reflect on the story. 
  1. Curriculum/Presentations: The store provides The Complete Guide to Godly Play and related publications, comprehensive volumes that outline how to implement the Godly Play method in different settings, such as churches, schools, or homes. The Complete Guide contains scripts for storytellers and guidance on how to create an environment conducive to spiritual discovery. 
  1. Publications: The store offers a selection of books that delve into the theory and practice of Godly Play, including works by founder Jerome Berryman. These books are resources for educators, caregivers, chaplains, and church leaders who want to deepen their understanding of how to effectively use this method to culture children's spiritual development. 
  1. Gifts and Seasonal Items: Godly Play items that are ideal for recognizing volunteers, marking holidays like Easter and Christmas, and marking the seasons of the liturgical calendar.

Godly Play Resources is a specialized outlet for formation professionals, educators, chaplains, and others who share in Godly Play Foundation's vision to provide opportunities for all to explore the mystery of God’s presence in our lives, to hear God’s invitation for spiritual experience, to listen to what God is saying, and to make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in our lives. Godly Play Resources nurtures spiritual lives by honoring the centrality, competency, and capacity of children through offering everything needed to successfully implement Godly Play and create rich, engaging, and spiritually-nurturing environments for all ages.

To learn more about Godly Play, please visit Godly Play Foundation.

Other Global Authorized and Licensed Godly Play Vendors:
Godly Play Materials (Latvia)
Lindenwerkstätten (Germany)