What is Christian Science?

That’s a big question, and the answer comes to light through all the lessons the Manual (1) mentions. It’s Bible–based, it has the simplicity of Christ, it provides satisfying answers to our dearest questions, and anyone can understand it and be healed by it. The Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health, can answer all of your questions. Other writings by Mrs. Eddy, the magazine she founded, materials published by The Christian Science Publishing Society and other reliable sources can also provide great insight. Don’t forget to ask Sunday School teachers and students to share their ideas and experiences as well!

Resource list (abbreviated to get you started):

• Book: Holy Bible
• Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
• Many writings of Mary Baker Eddy including: Science and Health, Manual of The Mother Church, Miscellaneous Writings 1883-1896, Collected Shorter Writings, and The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany.
• Mary Baker Eddy Biographies
• Study Resources for Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures
• Science and Health Audio
• Miscellaneous Writings Audio
• Reading Science and Health in a Year: A Daily Journal
• Reading Miscellaneous Writings in a Year: A Daily Journal
• Book: Travis Talks with God
• Book: My Little Book About God
  Based on Mary Baker Eddy’s definition of God from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, My Little Book About God is available in both English and Spanish.
• The Christian Science Journal (monthly)
• Christian Science Sentinel (weekly)
• Herald of Christian Science (multiple languages)
• The Christian Science Monitor (international newspaper)
• For more info visit your local area Reading Room, the shop at www.spirituality.com or call 617-450-2790

Other Online Resources:

• Discussion forums about how Christian Science is being taught in Sunday School

Related articles from Christian Science Magazines:

• March 26, 2007 Sentinel — Liz Denison went through class instruction. Afterward, she prays for a friend on the volleyball court and there is healing.
• April 9, 2007 Sentinel — Garrett Fielding prays about bullying because his friends are picking on other kids at school. He prays to understand their Christ nature.
• May 21, 2007 Sentinel — Lizzie Witney prays with basic ideas she learned in Sunday School. Later she prays for a friend who then has a healing. Afterward, that same friend helps her.
• July 2, 2007 Sentinel — Heather Harmon prays at camp. She uses ideas from a hymn with words by Mary Baker Eddy and the result is physical healing.
• July 23-30, 2007 Sentinel — Ian Hobbs injures his hand and prays using ideas from Science and Health. He writes about the difference between ignoring a problem and facing it through Christian Science. Something that helped him was a concept he learned in Sunday School, that man is spiritual, not material.
• September 24, 2007 Sentinel — Ashton Jackson prays about finding inspiration in her art again. She thinks about some of the synonyms for God and prays to know where creativity comes from.

Manual Reference

(1) "Sect. 3 (cont.) The instruction given by the children’s teachers must not deviate from the absolute Christian Science contained in their textbook." (Church Manual, Article XX, Section 3, p.63)