Whether learning to ride a bike, play an instrument, use a computer, dance, ski, painting on canvas, or speak a foreign language, learning a new skill marks a milestone in our lives. This Learning a New Skill Milestone Moment provides an opportunity to gather with family and friends to celebrate a new talent or ability that one has acquired. Setting aside time to celebrate the accomplishment and recognize God’s presence in the moment is affirming.

This Milestone Moment consists of two pages that are reproducible in your local setting. It can be sent in emails or printed.
· Page 1 describes the significance of the moment and the importance of observing it.
· Page 2 provides a conversation guide* that includes talking and listening to one another, reading a verse/s from the Bible, and a prayer and blessing. It includes a food for thought question on how one might show love for one’s neighbor through an act of service.

All Milestone Moment Conversation Guides are designed and based on the *Four Key Faith Formation Practices of Caring Conversations, Devotions, Rituals and Traditions, and Service. These practices encourage us to grow in our faith through personal, trusted relationships.

These Beginnings and Completions Stone for Gifting pottery stones are individually hand-crafted and available at a low cost to purchase and gift as meaningful reminders of this Milestone Moment. They are a wonderful keepsake to remind us of the joy in learning a new skill.