EXAMPLE: AN ADULT FAITH FORMATION NETWORK 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 1
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! 2
Baby Boomer Network Peer Connec ons Scripture Enrichment Faith Enrichment Intergenera onal Connec ons Jus ce, Service, Mission Intergenerational Experiences Worship Learning Service Community Life Spiritual Enrichment (Re)Discovering Faith Family & Grandparents Mature Adult Life Issues, Transi ons, & Milestones Sunday Worship 3
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 Community & World On Your Own Mentored Church Community Face-to-Face & Virtual @Home Large Group Small Group 4
Video Confer- encing Events & Programs Courses & Workshops User- Generated Content Small Groups Apps Blogs & Social Media Faith Forma on Network Methods Online Courses & Ac vi es Books & Print Resources Mentors Retreats Extended Programs Trips Ac on Projects Audio & Video Programs FORMATS FOR GATHERED PROGRAMS Stream It Live (Record It) Share Learning Gathered Event or Program Learn On Your Own Extend Learning Learn in a Small Group 5
EXTENDING GATHERED PROGRAMS SHARE Write a Blog Entry Create & Share a Video or Project PARENT FAITH GROWTH Resources Targeted to their Needs TALK Conversa on Ques ons Event or Program PRAY Devo ons, Bible Reading, Table Prayer LEARN Watch a Video Listen to a Talk Read a Story LIVE Ac on Project Adult Faith Formation Methods & Resources Sunday Worship Online Courses Apps & E- newsle ers Online Prayer & Spirituality Resources Small Group Bible Study Spiritual Growth for Baby Boomers 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 6
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 Sunday Worship 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 7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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 17
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. 18
19
20