PART TWO CENTURY FAITH FORMATION...7 A Network Approach Online Life Daily & Home Life Community Life...
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PART TWO STRATEGIES FOR 21ST CENTURY
FAITH FORMATION John Roberto
[email protected] www.LifelongFaith.com
Handouts & Mailing List
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Twin Challenges
¨ Foster, Support, Encourage, Equip for… INTERGENERATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRANSMISSION through the family and congregation
¨ Connect with, Build relationships with, Engage with the … RELIGIOUSLY UNAFFILIATED and the SPIRITUAL BUT NOT RELIGIOUS by expanding our reach and our “campus” to the wider world
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Intergenera(onal Faith Community
Children & Parents
Adolescents & Parents
Young Adults
Mid-‐Life Adults
Mature Adults
Older Adults
Lifelong Faith Formation Network
Intergenerational Core
Intergenera(onal Faith Community
Children Parents
Teens & Parents
Young Adults
Mid-‐Life Adults
Mature Adults
Older Adults
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Intergenerational Core
Caring
Celebra(ng
Learning
Praying
Serving
Intergenerational Core
¨ Caring: Community building activities, storytelling, mentoring, social events
¨ Celebrating: Intergenerational Sunday Worship, whole community sacramental celebrations, milestones celebrations, church year feasts and seasons
¨ Learning: Structured IG learning programs (weekly, monthly, small group); incorporating IG learning into age group programming
¨ Praying: IG prayer experiences, prayer partner, IG prayer groups, spiritual guides
¨ Serving: IG service projects and mission trips (local, global), church-wide service day, monthly IG service, IG service nights at church
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Intergenerational: Learning
Engaging all ages and generations together in learning experiences that teach scripture and the Christian tradition, informing and forming disciples of all ages in Christian identity. ¤ Intergenerational Learning (James White)
1. In-Common All Ages Experiences 2. Parallel Learning 3. Contributive Occasions 4. Interactive Sharing
¤ Weekly, Bi-Weekly, and Monthly Models ¤ Small Group & Large Group Models
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Elements of LOGOS 1. Bible Study 2. Family Time 3. Worship Skills 4. Recreation
GenOn Ministries www.genonministries.org
Intergenerational Faith Website
www.IntergenerationalFaith.com
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A Network Approach
Online Life
Daily & Home Life
Community Life
Church Life
¨ Diversity of faith formation experiences
¨ Targeted to religious and spiritual needs
¨ Tailored to people’s busy lives
¨ Multiple formats ¨ Anytime - 24x7x365 ¨ Anywhere - Mobile
Connected Features
Age Group Family All Ages
On Your Own & Small Groups
At Home
Large Group: Course,
Workshop, Retreat
Church Life & Events
Community Programs, Events, & Ac(vi(es
Online Ac(vi(es & Resources
Generational Network
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Three Seasons of Programming
Fall Season: September 1 –
January 1
Winter/Spring Season: January
1 – May 1
Summer Season: May 1 –
September 1
Fall
Winter-‐Spring
Summer
Intergenerational Experiences & Connections
Sunday Worship @ Home
Seasons of the Year
Family Life
Practicing Our Faith Milestones
For Parents
Children’s Programs & Events
Families with Children Faith Formation Network
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Network Theme
Ac(vity 1 Resource
Resource
Ac(vity 2 Resource
Resource
Ac(vity 3 Resource
Resource
Developing Network Programming
Current Ac(vi(es & Programs New Ac(vi(es & Programs
Faith Practices @ Home
Daily Devotion Resources
Reading the Bible Resources
Serving Others Resources
Caring Conversations Resources
Church Year Seasonal Resources
Learning about Faith Resources
Rituals Resources
Children & Families Network
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Family Faith Formation Network
Intergenera(onal Experiences & Connec(ons
Youth Group
Confirmation Program
Adolescent Life Issues
Parent-Teen Activities & Resources
Bible Study & Religious Learning
Prayer & Spiritual
Formation
Service Projects
Mission Trips
Milestones
Youth Leadership
Parent Education &
Support Groups
Youth Faith Formation Network
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Prayer & Spiritual Life
Daily Devotion Resources
Spiritual Mentoring Resources
Prayer Group Resources
Spiritual Practices Course
Resources
Retreat Resources
Day at the Monastery Resources
Online Prayer Intentions
Youth Network
Intergenerational Experiences & Connections
Weekly Gathering & Worship
Life Issues, Transitions, &
Milestones
Scripture Enrichment
Faith Enrichment
Spiritual Enrichment
Justice, Service, Mission
Third Place Care
Discovering Faith (Alpha
Course)
YA Community
Events
Social Media Connections
Young Adult Faith Formation Network
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Intergenerational Experiences & Connections
Sunday Worship
through the Week
Scripture Enrichment
Spiritual Enrichment
Faith Enrichment
Discovering Faith
Life Issues
Service & Mission
Grand-parents
Adult Faith Formation Network
Spiritual Enrichment
Online Courses Resource
Apps & E-newsletters Resource
Online Prayer & Spirituality Resources
Small Group Bible Study Resources
Retreats Resource
Day at the Monastery Resource
Spiritual Book of the Month Club Resource
Monthly Spiritual
Practices Series Resource
Adult Faith Formation Network
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Adult Faith Formation Network
Digital Platform
Other Platforms www.wordpress.org www.wix.com www.squarespace.com
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Connected & Blended Faith Formation
Online Faith Formation
Mostly Online with
Regular Interaction in
Gathered Sessions
Online Faith Formation &
Gathered Sessions (Flipped
Classroom)
Gathered Program with
Online Components beyond the
Program
Gathered Program with
Supportive Online Content
Connected Faith Formation
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Connected Flows
Church Life èè Daily & Home Life via Online Life
Online Life èè Daily & Home Life èè Church Life
Community Life èè Daily/Home Life via Online Life
Online Life èè Church Life èè Daily & Home Life
Church–Home–Via Online
Event or Program
TALK Conversation
Activities
LEARN Read Listen Watch
ACT Practices Service Projects
PRAY Devotions
Bible Reading Daily Prayer
SHARE Blog
Facebook Video
Projects
You can extend. . . . ª Sunday worship ª Church year feasts
and seasons ª Sacrament and ritual
celebrations ª Children, teen, or
family programming ª VBS and summer camp ª Mission trips and
service projects ª Retreat experiences . . . . and more
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Example: Sacraments & Milestones
Parent Faith Formation
Before Baptism
Preparation for and
Celebration of Baptism
Family Faith Formation
After Celebration of Baptism
BAPTISM
FAITH PRACTICES @ HOME
Prayer, Rituals, Bible, Family Conversation,
Service
PARENT FAITH ENRICHMENT
Workshops, Courses, Online & Digital
Resources
PARENTING SKILLS Workshops, Courses
Online Resources Support Groups
MILESTONES Baptism Anniversary, First Prayers, Start of
School
FAMILY EXPERIENCES
Church Gatherings Small Groups Workshops
After Baptism
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Connected Faith Formation: Worship
Church Life èè Daily & Home Life çç Online Life
Experience of Worship in the Congrega(on • Sunday worship
and lec(onary • Church year feasts
and seasons • Church rituals:
bap(sm, communion, funerals, etc.
Experience of Sunday worship, rituals, and church year seasons in daily life • Reflec(ng on the
sermon and readings at home
• Prac(ces: Lec(o, etc. • Applica(on to daily
living
Online worship, church year, and lec(onary resources on the church’s faith forma(on website • Lec(onary
commentaries online
• Video reflec(ons and commentary
• Online ac(vi(es and projects
Share It Blog/Facebook Question
After Worship Sharing @Home Conversation
Activity
Study It “Taking Faith Home”
Sermon Video + Study Guide
Daily Readings Scripture Commentaries
Online Bible Study
Live It Living the Message Daily Living Christian Practices
Service/Mission Idea Action Project
Pray It Weekly Table Prayer
Praying with the Saints AM & PM Prayer
Lectio Divina
Sunday Worship
Example: Sunday Worship
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Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King November 20, 2011
Carrying on the Mission of the Shepherd-KingEzekiel 34:11–12, 15 –17Psalm 23:1– 2, 2 – 3, 5 – 6
1 Corinthians 15:20 – 26, 28Matthew 25:31– 46
SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONMost of us might not realize the responsibilities that came with the job of a shepherd, but this once-important position is key to understanding many Biblical passages and Jesus’ identity as Shepherd-King. In Jesus’ day, the shepherd had the awesome responsibility of protecting a highly valued animal. No fences or convenient ways existed to bring massive amounts of food to a large herd. Without the shepherd, the animals were easy prey to wild beasts and were often lost to the expanse of the land. Shepherds were not casual overseers but were constantly on guard over their flocks. The passages this week rely on an understanding of the shepherd’s duties. In Ezekiel we find a shepherd who has not done his job, thereby putting the flock in danger. A new shepherd — the Lord — comes to save the abandoned herd. In light of the New Testament and their faith, Christians understand this shepherd as the Lord Jesus. Parallel to Ezekiel’s scenario, Matthew tells about
a shepherd who comes to sort the good from the bad while rescuing the weakest members of the flock. Because the weak animals of the flock are overlooked to protect the
majority, Jesus surprises his audience by delegating responsibility for them and clearly defining their tasks for them. His words are the basis for what Catholics have traditionally
called the corporal works of mercy.
SHARING FAITH ✦ What traits do you associate with the title of “shepherd”? Where do these ideas about shepherds come from? What images from today’s world might be used to describe Jesus’ unique style of leadership? ✦ What skills and personal qualities did shepherds have in Jesus’ time? Why do you think Jesus chose to identify himself with a shepherd? ✦ What prevents you from seeing God in all people?
LIVING THE LITURGY ✦ Many find guiding principles for life in this passage from Matthew’s account of the Gospel. Look out for the citation of this Sunday’s Gospel on license plates and t-shirts. Think about why this particular passage might speak to people. ✦ Make a crown for the center of your table. Decorate it with symbols or words that tell about the qualities of Christ the King. Leave the crown in place until next Sunday, when Advent begins. ✦ Look at a hidden picture book or puzzle. After finding some of the missing objects, decide what makes the things you are looking for so hard to find. Discuss strategies for the rest of your search. Talk about how we miss seeing the presence of Christ the King in our families, neighborhood, and world.
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Example: Advent
Church Life èè Daily & Home Life çç Online Life • Advent Sunday liturgies • Advent prayer services • Giving Tree • Advent-Christmas
service projects
• Lectionary reflection • Advent wreath • Daily prayer • Advent rituals and
blessings • Service • Alternative gift-giving
ç Sharing stories è
church and online
• Advent calendar • Advent devotional • Lectionary resources • Advent daily prayer • Weekly table prayer • Video resources • Alternative gift-giving
ideas • Service project ideas
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Advent 2014 in 2 Minutes!
Advent Wreath
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Advent: A Time of Waiting (Vibrant Faith @ Home)
Advent Resources (Loyola Press)
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Journey through Advent
Advent Calendar
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Advent Devotional
The Text This Week
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Catholic Mom
Design Format
Church Life èè Daily & Home Life çç Online Life
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Connected & Blended Faith Formation
Online Faith Formation
Mostly Online with
Regular Interaction in
Gathered Sessions
Online Faith Formation &
Gathered Sessions (Flipped
Classroom)
Gathered Program with
Online Components beyond the
Program
Gathered Program with
Supportive Online Content
One Program, Multiple Formats
Create new formats and delivery systems for church-based programs ª Sunday sermon ª Church event: worship,
rituals, church year celebrations
ª VBS – updates & presentations
ª Adult enrichment ª Parent programs And more. . . .
Stream it Live
Watch on Your Own
Use it in a Small Group
Put in the Online Library
Develop Supporting
Online Content
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Blended Strategy: Flip the Classroom
“Flipping the classroom” so that children and teens are doing project-centered learning with their parents or peers—accessing content online through the network website and connecting via a secure social network such as Edmodo AND then refocusing “class time” on practicing, demonstrating, and performing.
Khan Academy
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Flipped Classroom
Flipped Classroom
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Online Faith Formation Centers
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Connected & Blended Faith Formation
Online Faith Formation
Mostly Online with
Regular Interaction in
Gathered Sessions
Online Faith Formation &
Gathered Sessions (Flipped
Classroom)
Gathered Program with
Online Components beyond the
Program
Gathered Program with
Supportive Online Content
Online Programs
1. Online video conference with online content 2. Online courses and activities 3. Online learning and resource center
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Google+ Hangout
¨ Online Course, Small Group, Workshop, or 1-1 Mentoring
¨ Broadcast a Presentation
¨ Record the Presentation (YouTube)
Online Learning & Courses
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Connected & Blended Faith Formation
Online Faith Formation
Mostly Online with
Regular Interaction in
Gathered Sessions
Online Faith Formation &
Gathered Sessions (Flipped
Classroom)
Gathered Program with
Online Components beyond the
Program
Gathered Program with
Supportive Online Content
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Personalized Faith Formation
Resource Resource
Resource Resource
Resource
Resource
Personalized pathways for discipleship & faith growth. . . . ¨ Guide people in discerning their religious and
spiritual needs ¨ Equip people with the resources and tools to
learn and grow at their own pace ¨ Provide mentoring and support for the
journey
Personalized Faith Formation
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Create expectations for participation in faith formation and church life by providing a seasonal/yearly growth plan with a variety of options for experiencing the Christian faith through community life. For example: ª Sunday worship ª Church year feasts and seasons ª Service/mission projects ª Retreat experience ª Faith practices @ home, e.g. reading the Bible,
praying, rituals, and more
Faith Growth Plan
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Scenario 4 Variable
Commitment & Occasional Par(cipa(on
Scenario 1 Vibrant Faith
& Ac(ve Engagement
Scenario 3 Unaffiliated
& Uninterested
Scenario 2 Spiritual but Not Religious
Receptive to Organized Religion
Resistant to Organized Religion
Low Hunger & Commitment to Spiritual Life
High Hunger & Commitment to Spiritual Life
Missional Faith Formation
1. Who we are addressing or involving or reaching? 2. Ways we are currently responding/involving/reaching? 3. Ways we could respond/involve/reach more effectively?
Scenario #4
Scenario #1
Scenario #3
Scenario #2
Missional Faith Formation
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Example: Families with Children
Scenario #4 • Parent faith formation at Baptism & First
Communion • Parent mentoring / small groups • Milestone & church year celebrations • VBS, family service, family camp • Early childhood programming • Online family resource center
Scenario #1 • Whole family programs at church • Faith practices at home (rituals, Bible
reading, devotions, service, prayer) • Parent faith formation & mentoring • Milestones celebrations • VBS, family camp, family service • Online family resource center
Scenario #3 • Family life center / early childhood
center • Family events sponsored in the
community: movie nights, concerts, children’s festivals
• VBS, family camp, family service • Parenting programs & resources • Online family resource center
Scenario #2 • Family life center / early childhood
center • Small group family experiences • VBS, family camp, family service • Parenting programs & resources • Family events in the community • Parent faith (e.g., Alpha) • Online family resource center
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www.freshexpressions.org.uk/stories/playhouse
The Wesley Playhouse
A Third Place gathering space in the community, offers hospitality, builds rela(onships, hosts spiritual conversa(ons, provides programs and ac(vi(es, and nourishes the spiritual life of people.
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Reaching People in the Community
Community Life èè Daily/Home Life via Online Life “Just for Parents” Fall 2014
1. Parent Webinar Series 2. Learn more about Parenting 3. Small Group Book Study: “Secrets of Happy Families” 4. On Your Own Video: Parenting for the Long Haul
http://holytrinityfamilies.weebly.com/for-parents.html