Source: Surrey Leader
http://www.bclocalnews.com/surrey_area/surreyleader/lifestyles/26961234.html
When Patricia Bravo looks at her three kids – bespectacled Graeme, 6, brown-eyed Robin, 3 and blond-haired Owen Lister, 1 – she hopes she can instill in them an appreciation for diversity.
Being regularly exposed to various cultures in South Surrey, Bravo signed her kids up for a free multi-faith children's program so they could learn about the different faiths and the people who practise them.
"I hope to raise knowledgeable, respectful and tolerant, reflective kids that can appreciate the similarities and differences with the people they share the world with," she said.
The program, slated to begin this fall, will consist of eight to 10 sessions, the majority of which will be spent visiting different faith communities. One session might be held at a Sikh temple and the next at a synagogue. The sessions will be aimed towards four- to six-year-olds, and last about 45 to 60 minutes.
Visits will be led by a member of the hosting faith, who will introduce children to the basic beliefs and practices. Sessions might include a tour of the building, songs, stories, games or crafts related to that particular religion.
Hosting communities include Baha'i, Buddhist, Islamic, Aboriginal, Jewish and Christian.