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Reimagine Lifelong Faith Formation John Roberto, Vibrant Faith
John Roberto Vibrant Faith Leadership Team
www.LifelongFaith.com SeasonsofAdultFaith.com FamiliesattheCenter.com
www.VibrantFaith
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Lifelong Faith Books
CONTEXT & TRENDS
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0-10 11-19 20s30s40s50s60s70s80s90s
Life Span Diversity
Five Generation Diversity
iGeneration(2000-
Millennials(1980-99)
GenerationX(1961-1979)
BabyBoomers(1946-60)
Builders(before1946)
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Family Diversity
MarriedCouple+NoChildrenMarriedCouple+Children(biologicalorblended)
SingleParent+ChildrenUnmarriedCouple+ChildrenorNoChildrenSameSexCouple+ChildrenorNoChildren
MultigenerationalFamily(youngadult,grandparents)GrandparentsasPrimaryCaregivers
A Diversity of Spiritual Religious Identities
NotSpiritual,NotReligiousUnaffiliateds
TheSpiritualbutNot
ReligiousUninvolved
Faith&Engagement–oneamong
manyprioritiesOccasionals
Faith&EngagementattheCenterofLife
Actives
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Spiritual-Religious Diversity
Spiritual-Religious Diversity
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Spiritual-Religious Diversity
Religious Commitment IntheNationalStudyofYouthandReligionChristianSmithandhiscolleaguesfoundthatyoungpeoplecommittingtolivetheirlivesforGodisonereligiousexperiencethatisamongthemostimportantfactorsinleadingteenagersintothehighestlevelsofemergingadultreligion.• Almost60percent(58.8%)madetheirfirstcommitmenttolivetheirlivesforGodbeforetheageof14.MostoftheseprobablycommittedtoGodduringthechildhoodyears.• Approximately6%makeafirstcommitmentbetween14-17,andanother5%between81-23.• Thirty-onepercentofyoungadultsreportednevercommittingtoGodasateenageroremergingadult.Smithsaysthatonecanexpectthatfewofthemprobablyeverwill.• 85percentofyoungadultswhohavecommittedtheirlivestoGodappeartohavemadetheirfirstcommitmentbeforeage14.
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Religious Commitment ....Thesefindingscomplementandreinforceoneofthelargerstoriesofthisresearch:thatthereligiouscommitmentsandorientationsofmostpeopleappeartobesetearlyinlifeandverylikelyfollowaconsistenttrajectoryfromtheearlyformationthroughtheadolescentandintotheemergingadultyears.WhenitcomestocommitmenttoGod,itisnotthatexperiencesandchangesduringtheteenageandemergingadultyearsdonotmatterreligiouslyforpeople—theydo,especiallyforsome.Itisinsteadsimplythatwhatmattersformostevenmoreiswhathappensreligiouslybeforetheteenageyears,whichpowerfullyconditionsmostofeverythingthathappensthereafter.
Decline in Religious Socialization & Practice
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Digital Transformation
Technological Revolution: The Print Era (1500s - )
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Technological Revolution: The Multimedia Era (1960s - )
Technological Revolution: The Digital Era (2000s -)
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What is the Digital Transformation Making Possible?
1. Learningandfaithformationarenowmobile–anytime,anyplace,24x7.Peoplehavethedigitaldevicestostayconnectedandtoaccesslearningandfaithformationonthego.
2. Thereisabundanceofhighqualitydigitalcontentforfaithformation–audio,video,print,websites,apps,onlinelearningplatforms,andmore.
3. Newdigitalmediaandlearningmethodsmeanthatwecanprovidemultiplewaystolearnandgrow—activitiesandexperiencesthatreflectdifferentlearningstylesandmultipleintelligences.
What is the Digital Transformation Making Possible?
4. Digitalmediaandonlineactivities,especiallyvideos,meanthatwecandevelopcontentinsmallerunits(micro-learning)thatbettersuittoday’slearnerswhohaveshorterattentionspans.
5. Afaithformationwebsitecanserveasanonlinelearningcenter,aportaltoactivitiesandresources,andaconnectingpointforpeople.
6. Onlineclassrooms,likeEdmodo,Schoology,andGoogleClassroom,providesafespacesforyoungpeople,parents,andadultleaderstoengageinfaithformingexperiencesandinteraction.
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MATURING IN FAITH
Maturing in Faith Toward What Ends Are We Working
Children
Youth
YoungAdults
MidlifeAdults
MatureAdults
OlderAdults
Characteristics of
Mature Faith
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Characteristics 1. Developingandsustainingapersonalrelationshipand
commitmenttoJesusChrist2. LivingasadiscipleofJesusChristandmakingthe
Christianfaithawayoflife3. ReadingandstudyingtheBible—itsmessage,meaning,
andapplicationtolifetoday4. LearningtheChristianstoryandfoundationalteachings
oftheChristianfaith(Trinity,Jesus,creed,moralityandethics)andintegratingitsmeaningintooneslife
5. Praying—togetherandbyourselves,andseekingspiritualgrowththroughspiritualdisciplines
Characteristics 6. LivingwithmoralintegrityguidedbyChristianethics
andvalues7. LivingtheChristianmissionintheworld—servingthose
inneed,caringforGod’screation,andactingandadvocatingforjusticeandpeace.
8. WorshippingGodwiththecommunityatSundayworship,ritualcelebrations,andtheseasonsofthechurchyear
9. Beingactivelyengagedinthelife,ministries,andactivitiesofthefaithcommunity
10. PracticingfaithinJesusChristbyusingone’sgiftsandtalentswithintheChristiancommunityandintheworld
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A NEW FAITH FORMING ECOLOGY
Faith Forming Environments
Intergenerational
Family
PeersLifeStage
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Forming Faith: Intergenerational
UtilizeintergenerationaleventsinthefaithcommunityConnectthegenerationsthroughalleventsandprograms
InfusemultiplegenerationsintoagegroupprogramsCreatenewintergenerationalprograms&experiences
(learning,service,communitylife)
FamilyFaithatHome
FamilyEngagementinthe
IntergenerationalFaithCommunity
FamilyLife&ParentFormation
Family Faith Formation
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Family Formation Plan Age Appropriate Programming
0-5 Young
Children-FaithPracticesBible,Prayer,Service,Learning-Milestones-Seasons-BibleParenting
6-10
OlderChildren-FaithPracticesBible,Prayer,Service,Learning-Milestones-Seasons-BibleParenting
10-14 Young
Adolescents-FaithPracticesBible,Prayer,Service,Learning-Milestones-Seasons-BibleParenting
14-19 Older
Adolescents-FaithPracticesBible,Prayer,Service,Learning-Milestones-Seasons-BibleParenting
Life Stage Faith Formation
Intergenerational
Children Teens / Youth
Young Adults
Midlife Adults
Mature Adults
Older Adults
Family
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Life Stage Faith Formation Children&Youth
• Weeklyclasses• Mini-courses• Sacrament/Milestonesprograms• Smallgroupprogram• Monthlygathering• Worship/lectionary-basedprogram• Family-centeredprogram• Retreatprograms• Serviceprojects&Missiontrips• Summereducationalprogram• VacationBibleSchool• Onlineprogram
Adults• Biblestudyprograms• Courses(theology,Bible,spirituality)• Smallgroupprograms• Bookgroups• Worshiporlectionary-basedprogram• Retreatprograms• Missiontrips• Serviceprojects• Onlinecoursesandresources
A Holistic Faith Formation Plan
FaithMaturingCharacteristic
YoungChildren GradeSchoolChildren
YoungAdolescents
OlderAdolescents
Intergenerational Intergenerational Intergenerational Intergenerational
Family
Family Family Family
SchoolCommunity
SchoolCommunity
SchoolCommunity
SchoolCommunity
AgeGroup AgeGroup AgeGroup AgeGroup
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WorshipTheme-Readings-Sermon-Podcast
Weekly
IntergenerationalGathering
Monthly
Children&FamilyYouthAdult
Throughthemonth:-Learn-Pray-Live
YoungChildren&Families
GradeSchool
Children&Families
Adolescents&Families
YoungAdults
MidlifeAdults
MatureAdults OlderAdults
Whole Community
Life Stage
Lifelong Faith Formation
Lifelong Faith Formation Intergenerational at the Center
Children
Youth
Adults
Family
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Faith Formation
Forum Activity/Session Dates and Times Location
HI-life Gatherings for all ages and generations
Intergenerational learning events with breakout sessions (6X year)
Sunday, 1:00-3:30 pm OR Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5:30–8:00 pm
Church, FH, HR, MRs OR offsite
Roman Missal Workshops Six week series with presentations / discussions
Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm (Fall 2011)
FH, HR, CH
“Live Jesus” Retreats Presentations by parish team / reflection
Select weekends Friday evenings and Saturday
PCLR, HR
Little Rock Scripture Study Infancy Narratives (Advent) Gospel of John (January – April )
Monday 7:00-8:30 pm Wednesday 9:30-11:00 am
FH, HR, MRs
Men’s Spirituality Group Faith sharing / discussion group
Monthly, Third Thursday 7:00-8:30 pm
JDC Room
Women’s Spirituality Groups Faith sharing / discussion groups
Monthly, Date varies JDC Room Offsite
JustFaith Course Two 30-week study groups Weekly Tuesday evenings OR Weekly Thursday mornings
PCLR JDC Room
Theology Course – topic TBD Six week series with presentations / discussions
Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm (Summer 2012)
HR
Spiritual Book Club Related books Monthly, morning or evening
HR offsite
Young Adults Discussion / faith sharing group
HI-life Gatherings, Monthly Sunday afternoon
offsite
TYM - Total Youth Ministry (grades 9-12)
Catechesis, social & service activities
HI-life Gatherings. weekly on Sunday, 6:30-8:30 pm
FH, HR, MRs
JYM - Junior Youth Ministry (grades 5-8)
Catechesis, social & service activities
HI-life Gatherings, weekly on Sunday, 6:30-8:00 pm
FH, HR, MRs
Children’s Faith Development (grades Pre-k-4)
Age appropriate catechesis HI-life Gatherings, weekly on Sunday, 9:40-10:40 am
MRs
Liturgy of the Word with Children
Lectionary Weekly Sunday during the Liturgy
MR 2
Baptism Preparation
Workshops for parents (and godparents)
Saturday 9:00-11:30 am Offered every other month
FH, HR, Church
First Reconciliation / First Eucharist Preparation
Workshops for children and parents
Monthly family sessions, home preparation
FH, HR, Church
Confirmation Preparation Workshops for candidates (and sometimes sponsors)
HI-life Gatherings, TYM, Confirmation II sessions
FH, HR, Church
RCIA Lectionary & related topics Inquiry, Catechumenate, P & E, Mystagogy
PCLR
Landings Selected topics Modular Weekly sessions Tuesday 7:00-8:30 pm
JDC Room
Lifelong Faith Formation
Intergenerational & Age Group
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TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY LEARNING
Characteristics of 21st Century Learning
1. BlendedLearning2. Micro-Learning3. ImmersiveLearningEnvironments4. MultipleWaysofLearning5. MultisensoryLearning6. Project-BasedLearning7. CollaborativeLearning8. VisualLearning9. Practice-OrientedLearning10. Storytelling
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Virtual Learning Academy
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FAITH FORMING STRATEGIES
Forming Faith: Intergenerational
ConnectthegenerationsthroughalleventsandprogramsUtilizeintergenerationaleventsinthefaithcommunityInfusemultiplegenerationsintoagegroupprogramsCreatenewintergenerationalprograms&experiences
(learning,service,communitylife)
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Intergenerational Faith Formation
Connect Utilize Infuse Create
Connecting Generations 1. Incorporateintergenerationaldialoguesintoprogramming2. Developmentoringrelationships3. Involvethecommunityinprayingforeachgeneration,4. Organizesocialandrecreationalactivitiesthatbuild
intergenerationalrelationships5. “Intergenerationalize”age-groupprogramming6. Integrateintergenerationalprogrammingintoanage-group
programplanandcalendar7. Offerserviceprojectsandmissiontripsforallages8. Offersimple,one-timeintergenerationalexperiences:arts,
music/concerts,drama,socialevents,serviceprojects,sports,educationalexperiences
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1. Faithformationprogramforthewholecommunity
2. Lectionary-basedprogram3. Sacramentalpreparation4. Milestoneritualsandcelebrations5. VacationBibleSchool6. Family,parent-child,parent-teenprograms7. Serviceprojects&missiontrips8. Liturgicalseasoncelebrations/festivals9. Retreatexperienceorrenewalexperience
Intergenerational Strategies
Intergenerational Learning
MealandCommunityBuildingPart1.GatheringandPrayerPart2.AllAgesLearningExperiencePart3.In-DepthLearningExperience
Option1.WholeGroup(together)Option2.AgeGroup(parallel)Option3.ActivityCenter
Part4.SharingLearningExperiencesand HomeApplication
Part5.ClosingPrayer
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Creed
Sacraments
Morality
Justice
Prayer
Bible
ChristianPractices
Intergenerational Learning
EngagingallagesandgenerationstogetherininformingandformingdisciplesofallagesinChristianidentity.
Ø IntergenerationalLearning
Ø Weekly,Bi-Weekly,andMonthlyModels
Ø SmallGroup&LargeGroupModels
ElementsofLOGOS1. BibleStudy2. FamilyTime3. WorshipSkills4. Recreation
GenOnMinistrieswww.genonministries.org
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www.messychurch.org.uk
Intergenerational Learning • Aflexible,relaxedarrivaltimewith
drinksandsnacks• CreativeexplorationofaBiblestory/
themethroughcreativeexperiencesforpeopleofdifferentlearningstylesandofallages.Childrenandadultsarenotseparatedandareencouragedtoexplorethestory/themetogether
• Ashortbutexplicittimeofworshipwithstory,musicandprayersthatbuildsonthecreativeexploration.
• Agenerouswelcomeandhospitalityisexpressedthroughadelicioushome-cooked,sit-downmealwithothers
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FamilyFaithatHome
FamilyEngagementinthe
IntergenerationalFaithCommunity
FamilyLife&ParentFormation
Family Faith Formation
Family Religious Transmission ª PrimaryInfluenceon
transmissionofreligiousfaithandpractice:Parents&Family
ª Day-to-dayreligiouspracticesofthefamilyandthewaysparentsmodeltheirfaithandshareitinconversation,collaboration,andexposuretooutsidereligiousopportunities
ª SecondaryInfluence:The
CongregationandSignificantAdults
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Family Religious Transmission
ª Parentsbythepoweroftheirpersonality,practices,andwayofbeing,modelandgeneratethecultureofthehousehold(bothexplicitlyandimplicitly).
ª Parentsproduce,induce,andinterpretthehousehold’sexperiencesofChristianfaith.
ª Parentsareoneinfluenceamongothers-theyareneverthelessthedominantinfluencewhichordersandshapesthewaychildrenexperienceotherinfluences,i.e.theyconstellatechildren’sexperiencesofvariousculturalcurrents,includingreligion.
One of the most basic suggestions of our findings is that young adults arrive at a sense of
their fundamental identity and worldview not by weighing all possible intellectual arguments for and against a proposed way of life, but rather
by roughly adopting the worldview of those mentors who left the deepest impression upon
them—and who loved them and cared for them the most. It should come as no surprise,
then, that the emergence of the new generation of dedicated young Catholics will rise and fall with the choices of their parents.
(AmericanCatholicReligiousParenting,BurtkusandSmith)
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Practices that Make a Difference 1. ReadingtheBibleasafamilyandencouragingyoungpeopleto
readtheBibleregularly2. Prayingtogetherasafamilyandencouragingyoungpeopleto
praypersonally3. Servingpeopleinneedasafamilyandsupportingserviceactivities
byyoungpeople4. ParticipatingregularlyinSundayworshipasafamily5. Beinginvolvedinafaithcommunityandservinginchurchasa
familyandasyoungpeople6. Eatingtogetherasafamily7. Celebratingritualsandholidaysathome8. Havingfamilyconversations9. Talkingaboutfaith,religiousissues,andquestionsanddoubts10. Ritualizingimportantfamilymomentsandmilestoneexperiences11. Celebratingholidaysandchurchyearseasonsathome12. Providingmoralinstruction
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How to Create a Habit
1TheCue
2TheReward
3TheRoutine
When_(cue)_,Iwill_(routine)_becauseitprovidesmewith__(reward)__.
Family Faith Formation Strategies
1. FaithPractices@Home2. Milestones3. SeasonalEvents4. BiblethroughtheYear5. Family&Intergenerational
Programming6. Parents&Grandparentsas
FaithFormers
FamilyDigitalPlatform
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Family Faith Formation @ Home & Church
1. Seasonsoftheyear2. Ritualsandmilestones3. Learningthetradition4. Prayerandspiritualformation5. ReadingtheBible6. Service,justice,careforcreation
YoungChildren
OlderChildren
YoungAdolescents
OlderAdolescents
Parent Faith Formation @ Home & Church
YoungChildren
OlderChildren
YoungAdolescents
OlderAdolescents
KeyContent
ParentalFaithFormation
FaithFormingSkills&Practices
Knowledge&SkillsforParenting
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Family Programming
1. Developafamilyfaithformationwebsite.2. Seasonalfamilyfestivalsandgatherings.3. ConnecttoSundayworship.4. Scheduleayearlongplanformilestones.5. Makefaithpracticesaseasonalfocus.6. Createfamilyimmersionexperiences.7. Developamonthlyseasonalevent.
Family Worship
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Family Learning
Family Camp
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Family Service
Parent Programming 1. Parentwebsite2. Parentprograms:Progressionofparentworkshops,
webinars,orcoursesforeachlifestage3. Laboratoryexperiences4. Parentmentors5. Lifecycleoraffinitygroupsforparents6. Haveparentspracticenewskillswiththeirownchildren
duringprogramsessions.7. Designprogramsthatengageparentsinthelearning
experience.8. Useavarietyofenvironmentsandmethodstoengageall
parents,anytimeandanywhere.9. Useonlineplatformsanddigitallyenabledstrategies.10. Giveparentsaplan.
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Family Formation Plan Age Appropriate Programming
0-5 Young
Children-FaithPracticesBible,Prayer,Service,Learning-Milestones-Seasons-BibleParenting
6-10
OlderChildren-FaithPracticesBible,Prayer,Service,Learning-Milestones-Seasons-BibleParenting
10-14 Young
Adolescents-FaithPracticesBible,Prayer,Service,Learning-Milestones-Seasons-BibleParenting
14-19 Older
Adolescents-FaithPracticesBible,Prayer,Service,Learning-Milestones-Seasons-BibleParenting
Life Stage Faith Formation
Intergenerational
Children Teens / Youth
Young Adults
Midlife Adults
Mature Adults
Older Adults
Family
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Life Stage Faith Formation Children&Youth
• Weeklyclasses• Mini-courses• Sacrament/Milestonesprograms• Smallgroupprogram• Monthlygathering• Worship/lectionary-basedprogram• Family-centeredprogram• Retreatprograms• Serviceprojects&Missiontrips• Summereducationalprogram• VacationBibleSchool• Onlineprogram
Adults• Biblestudyprograms• Courses(theology,Bible,spirituality)• Smallgroupprograms• Bookgroups• Worshiporlectionary-basedprogram• Retreatprograms• Missiontrips• Serviceprojects• Onlinecoursesandresources
A Holistic Faith Formation Plan
FaithMaturingCharacteristic
YoungChildren GradeSchoolChildren
YoungAdolescents
OlderAdolescents
Intergenerational Intergenerational Intergenerational Intergenerational
Family
Family Family Family
SchoolCommunity
SchoolCommunity
SchoolCommunity
SchoolCommunity
AgeGroup AgeGroup AgeGroup AgeGroup
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PERSONALIZE FAITH FORMATION
Pathways of Faith Growth
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Playlists of Content & Experiences Project-Centered Faith Formation
Personalized Pathways of Faith Growth
Pathways
PATHWAY PLAYLIST
VibrantVarietyof
Experiences&Activities
OccasionalVarietyof
Experiences&Activities
UninvolvedUnaffiliated
VarietyofExperiences&
Activities
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Personalized Pathways of Faith Growth
Characteristic
InquiringPlaylistof
Experiences&Activities
GettingStarted
PlaylistofExperiences&
Activities
GrowingPlaylistof
Experiences&Activities
GoingDeeper
PlaylistofExperiences&
Activities
Two Ways to Approach Personalizing
ApproachOne:PersonalizethePathwayforPeopleª Developpathwaysoffaithmaturingª Developplaylistsofcontentandexperiencestailoredtothe
pathwaysª Uploadplayliststoadigitalplatform
ApproachTwo:PersonalizetheOfferingsª Offeravarietyofcontent,experiences,andactivitiestailored
todifferentspiritual-religiousidentitiesandthelifestageneedsofpeople
GettingStarted----Growing----GoingDeeperª Formatthecontenttailoredtodifferentspiritual-religious
identitiesª Developadigitalplatformwithcontenttoaddresstheneeds
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Playlists for Faith Formation
Personalize the Offerings Playlist: Bible for Families with Children
GettingStarted• ParticipateintheBibleworkshopforparentsthatisofferedtwiceayear
• Watchthe“ReadingtheBiblewithChildren”videoand/orlistentothepodcastonwebsite
• BeginthepracticeofaweeklyBiblestoryreadingand/orvideoviewing
• UsetheonlineGuidetoselectandpurchasearecommendedchildren’sBible,andanadultstudyBibleforparents
• EngagethechildreninthesummervacationBibleschoolprogram
Growing• ContinuetheweeklyBiblestoryorvideopractice
• PracticetheFAITH5eachday:Sharethehighsandlowsofthedayeverynight;readakeyBibleverseorstoryeverynight;talkabouthowtheBiblereadingmightrelatetoyourhighsandlows;prayforoneanother’shighsandlowsaloudeverynight;blessoneanotherbeforeturningoutthelightsoftheday.
• ParticipateinthefamilyscripturereflectionafterSundayworshipeachweek
• LearnhowtopraywiththeBiblebywatchingthevideoonlineandusingtheprayeractivitiesonline
• Participateinthechurchwide“30-DayBibleExperience”ofreadingonegospelathome.
• EngagethechildreninthesummervacationBibleschoolprogram
GoingDeeper• ContinuetheFAITH5dailypractice• JoinanadultBiblestudygroupofferedbythechurch
• Engagethewholefamilyina365day“readthewholeBible”experienceusingtheresourcesonthefamilywebsite
• DevelopapersonalBiblestudyplanusingtheresourcesonthefamilywebsite
• ParticipateinthefamilyscripturereflectionafterSundayworshipeachweek
• EngagethechildreninthesummervacationBibleschoolprogram
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Personalize the Offerings Playlists for Reading & Studying the Bible
GettingStarted• Participateinthe“WelcometotheBible”programatchurch
• WatchthevideoprogramsonhowtoreadtheBible
• WatchthevideoprogramwithanoverviewoftheOldTestamentandNewTestament
• UsetheGuidetoselectaStudyBibleandfindtheBibleonline
• Participateinthe30-DayBibleExperience:ReadingoneGospel(Matthew,Mark,orLuke)
Growing• DevelopadailyplanforreadingtheBible
• ParticipateinthelectiodivinareflectiongroupafterSundayworship
• LearnhowtopraywiththeBible• JoinaBiblestudygroup(church,home,coffeeshop,online)
GoingDeeper• ReadtheBiblein365days• DevelopapersonalBiblestudyplan
• Takeanonlinecourse:HebrewScriptures,Gospels,LettersofPaul
• StudyandpraythePsalmsasaspiritualpractice
A Holistic Faith Formation Plan
FaithMaturingCharacteristic
YoungChildren GradeSchoolChildren
YoungAdolescents
OlderAdolescents
Intergenerational Intergenerational Intergenerational Intergenerational
Family
Family Family Family
SchoolCommunity
SchoolCommunity
SchoolCommunity
SchoolCommunity
AgeGroup AgeGroup AgeGroup AgeGroup
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DIGITAL FAITH FORMATION STRATEGIES
Forming Faith: Digital Approaches 1. Extendachurcheventorprogram2. Designoneeventorprogram,offeritinmultiple
platforms3. Prepareforandfollow-upananeventorexperience4. Flipagatheredprogram5. Integrateonlineandgathered6. Createonlineonlyexperiences7. Usewebinars,Facebooklive,podcasts,etc.todeliver
programmingdirectlytopeople
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ChurchorSchoolEventorProgram
AtHome&DailyLife
Extend the Event
One Event/ Program, Multiple Formats
MultipleFormats
• Gathered• SmallGroup• Independent• Online
Website• DigitalContenttoExtend&ProvideNewWaystoExperience
SocialMedia
• Interaction• Connection• Communication• Demonstration
Event/Program
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Build on an Event/Experience
Preparing
• Whattypesofexperiences,programming,activities,andresourceswillyoudeveloptopreparepeoplefortheevent?
Experiencing
• Howwillyoudesigntheevent?
• Howwillyouengageagegroups,families,andthefaithcommunity?
Living
• Howwillyousustain/extendtheevent?
• Whattypesofexperiences,programs,activities,andresourceswillyouofferpeople?
Flip the Model
@Home/DailyLifeExploringtheContent-print,audio,video,
activities
@TheProgramApplyingtheContent:Create–Practice-
Perform-Participate
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Integrate Online and Gathered
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Integrate Online and Gathered
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Online 40-Day Lent Curriculum Churchè Daily&Home çOnline
• AshWednesday• LentenSunday
liturgies• Stationsofthe
Cross• Lentenprayer• Lentenretreat• Lentenservice• Lentensoup
suppers
• Fasting• Praying• Service/
Almsgiving• Lectionary
reflection• FamilyLenten
activities
• Lentenlearningresources
• Lentencalendar• DailyLenten
prayer• Weeklytable
prayer• Videoresources• Onlineretreat
experience
