Sparkhouse
Sparkhouse is a Christian publishing company that creates innovative, engaging faith formation resources for children, youth, and adults. Their curriculum is designed to make faith accessible, enjoyable, and meaningful for learners of all ages. Sparkhouse offers various curricula, such as Frolic (for preschoolers), Whirl and Holy Moly (for elementary-aged kids), Connect (for preteens), and Re:form (for teens), among others. Each curriculum aims to help churches and families foster spiritual growth, biblical understanding, and discipleship in creative, age-appropriate ways.
Sparkhouse is part of 1517 Media, the publishing ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The company emphasizes inclusivity, ecumenical reach, and a commitment to helping people explore and live out their faith. Their resources combine theology with engaging storytelling, hands-on activities, and multimedia content, making faith formation relevant and impactful in today's context.
A bit about Frolic (Preaschool)
Each Frolic Preschool lesson follows the same plan, with time for gather, play, songs and stories, and send time. More than half the lesson is focused on play—allowing them to engage with a creative play space to experience the faith lesson the way that they know best (and create materials to share at home!).
A bit about Whirl (Elementary)
Help kids understand how to live out their faith with engaging videos with animated characters modeling what it’s like for kids.
Lesson Outline:
Welcome – Start the class with a warm welcome activity in the lesson leaflet
Hear – Watch the Whirl characters learn about the Bible
Respond – Apply the message using their lesson leaflets
Launch – Participate in Scripture-based activities, both inside the classroom and at home with their families
A bit about Holy Moly (Elementary)
Experience the Salvation story by exploring the Old Testament, Advent & Christmas, the New Testament, Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, and Post-Resurrection stories each year.
Each Holy Moly lesson is divided into four equally important parts:
Discover – Introduce kids to the Bible story characters and begin to discover the story by watching an animated Bible story video
Relate – Discuss what surprised them, what makes them wonder, and how they feel about the story they just saw
Connect – Open Bibles and explore the day’s story
Create – Imagine and reflect on the Bible story through hands-on activities or games using their learner leaflet
A bit about Re:Form (Youth)
Affirm and strengthen faith in whatever context makes sense for your youth—whether it’s confirmation, youth group retreats, or even new member courses. Use the re:form Anti-Workbook to give youth a chance to interact through doodling, journaling, and illustrating to help them build faith.
A Bit About Echo 365 (Youth)
Cover 12 Bible stories that bring youth from the beginning of the Bible all the way through the early church to build their knowledge. Offer opportunities for students to relate with God’s story through the storying process, discover meaning, and develop fresh insights of the biblical narrative. Engage youth in a unique way with Echo the Story by empowering them to grow spiritually while finding community among peers. With two different options available (Echo 12 and Echo 36), find the curriculum that works for your needs. Echo 12 offers a 12-sesson overview for leaders who want to take their groups through a 12-week Bible survey. With a 36-session overview, Echo 36 offers a much broader and more immersive experience through the biblical narrative.