Yesterday at C3, we rewrote the ten commandments. I'm sure God'll be fine with it, we were just asked to translate them a bit to give them more meaning for today. The two groups who did this exercise both chose to make the commandments understandable for children. So here's Exodus 20:1-17 for 4-10 year olds:

1. Put God First: God is number one, everything else comes second.

2. Nothing else is more important than God

3. Don't say 'God' when you don't mean it

4. Have a restful day - chillaxing every week

5. Respect. Treat adults how you would like to be treated.

6. Don't hurt anybody

7. Stick together/look after your friends

8. Don't take from anyone without permission

9. Always tell the truth. Don't lie

10. Don't want something others have got.

I was lucky enough to be in the second group where we had a secret weapon - Caitlin. She was in the age group we chose - 9-12. Lots of these come from her:

1. Don't believe in anybody but God

2. Don't say things like 'OMG!'

3. Work and school six days a week but on the seventh day spend time with people/family and God and don't do too much.

4. Love your mum and dad and help them. Thank them for the things they do for you.

5. Don't kill people

6. Don't have an affair. Don't cheat on people.

7. Don't be a thief

8. Don't lie

9. Don't be jealous of what you don't have

10. Be your own person.