Check out photos of the 2013 INFO Faith Fair here. Photos from Spring 2014 here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ INFO (that's INteresting Facts of Our) Faith Fair
The goal of the INFO Faith Fair is to learn about some small part of our Scripture, Liturgy, or Tradition and then present that part in such a way as to engage others in learning. Think of it as an interactive display at a museum or historical site. Check out this page to see which topics have already been chosen.
Here's what you do:
1) Narrow the topic The best projects have a simple scope—KEEP IT SIMPLE. For example, instead of picking the Meaning of Lenten Foods, pick only pretzels OR only hot cross buns.
Some topics ideas might include: burying the Alleluia, stained glass windows, instruments of the Bible, the Ave Maria, liturgical colors, fishing nets, shepherd's crook, gargoyles, baptismal water, Easter candle, church sanctuary, pretzels, labyrinth, Ark of the Covenant, lenten ashes. 2) Do your research3) Plan something interactive
Find a way to involve the fairgoers. Have them DO something—not just view your display.
4) Map out your display Use a simple one word or one phrase title. Use understandable definitions. Five or six statements about the topic seem to be about the limit.
5) Check for accuracy Make sure your information is the most correct it can be. Check several sources and seek advice from others in our group. Other Helpful Hints
Do's and Don'ts
Ideas based on Janet VanCleve's Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1997
Final Checklist TOPIC ______ Is interesting
______ Is limited and simple ______ Is adequately researched ______ Is factually accurate
DISPLAY ______ Is eye-catching and appealing
______ Is not too full or too empty ______ Is easy to read ______ Is color coordinated and uses pictures ______ Emphasizes the most important ideas
INTERACTION ______ Helps to illustrate the topic
______ Allows fairgoer to touch or do something ______ Helps fairgoer to learn something new |