MAKING IT A REALITY IN THE 21 ST CENTURY JOHN ROBERTO 21 ST CENTURY EVANGELIZATION & FAITH FORMATION VIEWING EVANGELIZATION & FAITH FORMATION IN 4 SCENARIOS Scenario 4 Uncommitted & Participating Scenario 1 Vibrant Faith & Active Engagement Scenario 3 Unaffiliated & Uninterested Scenario 2 Spiritual but Not Religious 1
Responsive WE NEED TO BE.... Adaptive & Innovative Missional Formational & Transformational Equipping people of all ages to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ in a connected, networked world. CONNECTED & NETWORKED FAITH FORMATION Creating Networks of Personalized & Customized Evangelization & Faith Formation focusing on addressing people s spiritual and religious diversity by offering a wide variety of religious content and experiences 2
THE BIG IDEA We are moving from... One Size Fits All Evangelization, Curriculum & Church Programming to Networks of Personalized & Customized Evangelization & Faith Formation THE BIG IDEA We now have the resources & technologies to: Ø Expand faith formation to address the diversity of people today life tasks and issues, religious and spiritual needs Ø Deliver religious content and experiences to people wherever they are, 24 x 7 x 365 Ø Engage people in a wide variety of experiences tailored to their needs, interests, spiritual journey, and their busy lives Ø Connect people to each other in physical places and virtual spaces 3
A DIVERSITY OF SETTINGS Community & World On Your Own Mentored Church Community Physical Places & Virtual Spaces Gathered & Scattered @Home Large Group Small Group NEW SOCIAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES 4
NEW DIGITAL RESOURCES Video Confer- encing Events & Programs Courses & Workshops User- Generated Content Small Groups Apps Blogs & Social Media A Diversity of Methods Online Courses & Ac vi es Books & Print Resources Mentors Retreats Extended Programs Trips Ac on Projects Audio & Video Programs 5
NEW WEBSITE TOOLS NEW WEBSITES 6
CONNECTING NEW WEBSITES 7
IT S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS We now have so many more ways to build relationships with people in physical places and virtual spaces, gathered and scattered. More ways to.... Ø Reach Ø Connect Ø Communicate Ø Engage Ø Involve Ø Invite Ø Participate FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN NETWORK 8
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN Scenario #4 Parent faith forma on @Bap sm Parent mentoring Bap sm & beyond Deepening Faith & Engagement Milestone & church year celebra ons VBS (w/ parents), early childhood FF Mom s groups / Dad s groups Family service, family camp Online family resource center Scenario #3 Family life center Family events: movie nights, concerts, children s fes vals Mom s groups, Dad s groups VBS (with parents), family camp, family service Paren ng programs & resources Online family resource center Scenario #1 Faith Prac ces @Home (rituals, Bible reading, devo ons, service, prayer) Parent faith forma on & mentoring Milestones celebra ons @Church family gatherings VBS, family camp, family service Early childhood faith forma on Online family resource center Scenario #2 Small group family experiences VBS (w/parents), family camp, family service, children/family events Paren ng programs Spiritual Seeker experiences for parents Mom s groups, Dad s groups Online family resource center Families with Children Family Life Center Bringing Sunday Worship Home Whole Family Experiences Community Events VBS & Children s Events INTERGENERATIONAL EXPERIENCES Worship Learning Service Community Life Connec ng Children s Programs to the Home Faith Prac ces: Bible, Prayer, Rituals. Service Ge ng Started in Faith Experiences Paren ng Educa on & Support Groups Parent Faith Forma on Milestones 9
BUILD AN ONLINE RESOURCE CENTER WORSHIP NETWORK Share It Blog/Forum A er Mass In Programs Family Conversa on Ac vity Live It Living the Message Daily Living Chris an Prac ces Service Ideas for the Week Sunday Worship Study It Taking Faith Home Insert Homily Video + Study Guide Daily Readings Scripture Commentaries Online Bible Study Pray It Weekly Table Prayer Praying with the Saints AM & PM Prayer 10
BRINGING SUNDAY WORSHIP HOME Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King November 20, 2011 Carrying on the Mission of the Shepherd-King Ezekiel 34:11 12, 15 17 Psalm 23:1 2, 2 3, 5 6 1 Corinthians 15:20 26, 28 Matthew 25:31 46 SCRIPTURE REFLECTION Most 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. The Word to Go 2011 2011 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved. Orders 1-800-933-1800. Imprimatur granted by Reverent John F. Canary, STL DMIN on May 27, 2008. Art by Martin Erspamer, OSB. 11
BRINGING SUNDAY WORSHIP HOME WHOLE FAMILY LEARNING Seasonal Programs Family VBS Family Camp Family Service 12
REACHING FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY The Wesley Playhouse Family Center 13
MILESTONES IN THE 1 ST 2 DECADES Ø Birth/Baptism & Baptism Anniversaries Ø Welcoming Young Children to Worship Ø Starting School: Elementary, Middle, HS Ø Blessing Backpacks Ø First Communion Ø Receiving a first Bible Ø Confirmation Ø Mission Trips Ø Graduations CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL & BACKPACK BLESSING Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Shake, rattle and roll on over to the big tent on the front lawn of the church for a 50 s sock hop the whole family will enjoy! Doo-Wop Band Contests Cruise-In Classic Car Show Games & Activities Giant Inflatables Festival Rides This is a FREE event. Food and snacks will be available at a nominal cost. Everyone receives a blessing for the new school year All are welcome! No RSVP necessary. Just show up with your backpack! 14
FAITH PRACTICES RESOURCE CENTERS - Caring Conversation - Ritual - Prayer - Bible Reading - Serving - Learning the Faith FAITH PRACTICES RESOURCE CENTERS 15
FAITH PRACTICES RESOURCE CENTERS FAITH PRACTICES APPS 16
FAITH PRACTICES APPS PARENT & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS 17
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PARENT FAITH GROWTH PARENT FAITH GROWTH 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 21
PARENT FAITH GROWTH 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 Families with Children Family Life Center Bringing Sunday Worship Home Whole Family Experiences Community Events VBS & Children s Events INTERGENERATIONAL EXPERIENCES Worship Learning Service Community Life Connec ng Children s Programs to the Home Faith Prac ces: Bible, Prayer, Rituals. Service Ge ng Started in Faith Experiences Paren ng Educa on & Support Groups Parent Faith Forma on Milestones 22
BUILD AN ONLINE RESOURCE CENTER MATURE ADULT NETWORK (BABY BOOMERS 50s-60s) 23
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 24
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 21 st Century Approaches to Evangelization & Faith Formation for All Ages 25