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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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Caring

Celebra(ng

Learning

Praying

Serving


¨  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


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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Sunday Worship

through the Week

Scripture Enrichment


Faith Enrichment

Discovering Faith

Life Issues

Service & Mission

Grand-parents

Adult Faith Formation Network


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


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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


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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Mostly Online with


Gathered Sessions



Classroom)



Program



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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Mostly Online with


Gathered Sessions



Classroom)



Program



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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Mostly Online with


Gathered Sessions



Classroom)



Program



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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

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