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EXAMPLE: AN ADULT FAITH FORMATION NETWORK
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go to:
“Presentations” on
www.LifelongFaith.com
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1. Select a Target Group
2. Research Target Group
3. Define the Group’s Point
of View
4. Iden�fy Primary Needs or Themes for the Network
5. Develop Se�ngs,
Methods, and Resources for each Theme
6. Create a Network
Prototype
7. Test the Network
Prototype
8. Evaluate, Improve, &
Expand
Network Design Process
TARGETING ADULTS
Mature Adults:
50s-60s (Baby Boomers)
1. Life Tasks 2. Life Issues 3. Milestones and
Life Transitions 4. Spiritual &
Religious Needs 5. Ethnic-Cultural
Needs
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SPIRITUAL & RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY
Scenario 4 Uncommitted
& Participating
Scenario 1 Vibrant Faith
& Active Engagement
Scenario 3 Unaffiliated & Uninterested
Scenario 2 Spiritual but
Not Religious
BABY BOOMER FAITH & SPIRITUALITY POINT OF VIEW STATEMENT
Active, energetic, empty-nest, working & retiring, grandparent (and almost grandparent), “always young” Baby Boomer adults seek a faith community that engages them in meaningful spiritual growth and faith enrichment, provides enriching worship services, engages them in making a contribution to the church & world, and connects them to each other and the other generations in the faith community. Must be a faith community that sees us as an experience-rich generation ready to make a difference in our mature adult years. Just don’t call us OLD or offer us “old people” trips to the casino!
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Intergenerational Experiences
Worship Learning Service
Community Life
Scripture Enrichment
Faith Enrichment
Spiritual Enrichment
(Re)Discovering Faith
Sunday Worship
Mature Adult Life Issues,
Transi�ons, & Milestones
Family & Grandparents
Jus�ce, Service, Mission
Intergenera�onal Connec�ons
Peer Connec�ons
Baby Boomer Network
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DEVELOP SETTINGS, METHODS, & RESOURCES FOR EACH THEME
1. Settings: on your own, mentored, at home, small group, large group, church community, community & world
2. Virtual or Physical 3. Methods 4. Resources: print, audio, video, digital,
online Incorporate all of your existing programming in the network
FAITH FORMATION SETTINGS
Face-to-Face & Virtual
On Your Own
Mentored
@Home
Small Group
Large Group
Church Community
Community & World
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Faith Forma�on Network Methods
Events & Programs
Courses & Workshops
Small Groups
Online Courses
& Ac�vi�es
Books & Print
Resources
Audio & Video
Programs
Ac�on Projects
Retreats Extended Programs
Trips
Mentors
Blogs & Social Media
Apps
User-‐Generated
Content
Video Confer-‐encing
Gathered Event or Program
Stream It Live
(Record It)
Learn On Your Own
Learn in a Small Group
Extend Learning
Share Learning
FORMATS FOR GATHERED PROGRAMS
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Event or Program
TALK Conversa�on Ques�ons
LEARN Watch a Video Listen to a Talk Read a Story
LIVE Ac�on Project
PRAY Devo�ons, Bible Reading, Table
Prayer
PARENT FAITH GROWTH
Resources Targeted to their Needs
SHARE Write a Blog Entry Create & Share a Video or Project
EXTENDING GATHERED PROGRAMS
Spiritual Growth for
Baby Boomers
Sunday Worship
Online Courses
Apps & E-‐newsle�ers
Online Prayer & Spirituality Resources
Small Group Bible Study
Trip to the Holy Land (with Road Scholar)
Retreats
Day at the Monastery
Spiritual Book of the Month Club
Monthly Spiritual Prac�ces Series
Spiritual Seeker Program
Third Place Spiritual Conversa�ons
Adult Faith Formation Methods & Resources
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Identify Themes or Content Areas
Share It Blog/Forum
After Mass Conversation At-Home Conversation
Activity
Study It
Taking Faith Home Insert Homily Video + Study Guide
Daily Readings Scripture Online Bible Study
Live It Ideas for living the Message
Weekly Christian Practice Justice & Service Ideas
Pray It Weekly Table Prayer
Praying with the Saints AM & PM Prayer
Sunday Worship
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Getting (re) Started
1. Spirituality: What’s the Buzz?
2. Who is Jesus? 3. Do We Need the Spirit? 4. Can I Accept God’s
Mercy? 5. Can Mass Make My Life
Meaningful? 6. The Church and Me
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Getting (re)Started in Faith (Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Parish)
Mini-Retreat 101: “Catholics Alive!” “What does it mean to be a follower of Christ?”
Mini-Retreat 201: “Alive and Growing Spiritually!” maturing in the Catholic faith
Mini-Retreat 301: “Alive and Gifted!” discerning how to serve God in ministry
Mini-Retreat 401: “Alive in the World!” living as witnesses for Christ, as contagious Catholic Christians
Mini-Retreat 501: “Alive to Praise God!” Catholic worship and the sacraments
A Third Place gathering space in the community, offers hospitality, builds relationships, hosts spiritual conversations, provides programs and activities, and nourishes the spiritual life of people.
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