FAMILY FAITH FORMATION NETWORK BUILDING A NETWORK: FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN Faith Formation Before Baptism Preparation for and Celebration of Baptism Faith Formation After Celebration of Baptism 1
Families with Children Community Events VBS & Children s Events Family Life Center Bringing Sunday Worship Home INTERGENERATIONAL EXPERIENCES Worship Learning Service Community Life Whole Family Experiences 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 BUILD AN ONLINE RESOURCE CENTER 2
TARGETED STRATEGIES TO RESPOND TO DIVERSE NEEDS Not Religiously Affiliated Spiritual but Not Religious Minimal Engagement with Faith and Community Vibrant Faith & Active Engagement FAMILIES WITH YOUNG 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 3
FAITH FORMATION SETTINGS Community & World On Your Own Mentored Church Community Face-to-Face & Virtual @Home Large Group Small Group 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 4
NEW 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 EXTEND GATHERED PROGRAMMING 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 5
NETWORK FOR DIFFERENTIATING FAITH FORMATION Social Networking Space for a Blog, Project Sharing Op on 1. Program (current model) Op on 2. Small Group Program Online Projects (everyone) Core Content & Experiences Op on 2. Online Small Group Program using Skype or Google+ Op on 4. Online Program (print & video) with Regular Check- in Op on 3. Mentored NETWORK FOR DIFFERENTIATING FAITH FORMATION Content & Ac vi es for those of Vibrant Faith & Engagement Content & Ac vi es for Spiritual but Not Religious Core Content & Experiences for Everyone Content & Ac vi es for Occasionals 6
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 BRINGING SUNDAY WORSHIP HOME 7
BRINGING SUNDAY WORSHIP HOME WHOLE FAMILY LEARNING 8
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REACHING FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY The Wesley Playhouse Family Center 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 10
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! FAITH PRACTICES RESOURCE CENTERS - Caring Conversation - Ritual - Prayer - Bible Reading - Serving - Learning the Faith 11
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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 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 24
PARENT FAITH GROWTH PARENT FAITH GROWTH Introduction Dinner: Is there more to life than this? Week 1: Who is Jesus? Week 2: Why did Jesus die? Week 3: How can we have faith? Week 4: Why and how do I pray? Week 5: Why and how should I read the Bible? Week 6: How does God guide us? Week 7: How can I resist evil? Week 8: Why & how should we tell others? Week 9: Does God heal today? Week 10: What about the Church? Weekend: Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? How can I make the most of the rest of my life? 25
OPEN LIFE GROUPS THIS FALL: MAN IN THE MIRROR Join a group of men who are passionate about being and understanding what it means to be a Christian man. Contact Joe Evans at joeintechco@yahoo.com. PARENTING THE EARLY YEARS It takes a village to raise a child. Get connected with this group of parents with young children. Contact Stephanie Tracy at stephtrac125@gmail.com. WRIGHT STATE STUDENTS College is tough; join up with other students at Wright State to discuss your faith and your studies. Contact Jermiah Lewis at jlewis@ginghamsburg.org. EARLY MORNING MISSION MEN Meet with the guys at 6 a.m. for breakfast, Bible study and to plan the group s next mission. Contact Stephen Guy at sguy@ stephenguymd.com. LADIES QUILTING CIRCLE Piecing together their lives, quilt or craft projects and love of Christ is what draws this group together. Contact Bonnie Warner at quiltingbonnie@gmail.com. STEPFAMILY SUCCESS THE SMART WAY Study usable solutions for everyday living within a stepfamily that will allow you to avoid common stepfamily pitfalls and discover God s redemption. Contact Sarah Byram at byram.sarah@yahoo.com. A FOLLOWER'S LIFE This group is the pathway to church membership but is open to all who are simply seeking to know Jesus better. Wednesdays, September 12 December 5 (no class November 21) 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, September 11 November 27, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tipp City Campus 117 Pick up materials in the Common Grounds Cafe & Bookstore before the first meeting. For more information, contact Catherine Crowell at 937.667.1069 ext. 220 or ccrowell@ginghamsburg.org. ALPHA For those new to church, the Bible and/or Christianity; gain a basic understanding of Christianity, and answers to questions like; Who is Jesus?, and Why did he die? Sundays, September 16 November 25, 6-8 p.m. Tipp City Campus 117 Cost: $25, includes materials and a meal at each meeting. Pick up a registration form at the Welcome Center. For full details, contact Brenda Hauser 937.667.1069 ext. 240 or bhauser@ ginghamsburg.org. FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY - NEW EDITION! This group meets for 9-weeks to study Dave Ramsey s biblical, practical steps to get rid of debt, manage money, spend and save wisely, and create a comprehensive financial plan for the future. Thursdays, September 13 November 15 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $96 per kit (one kit per family) Tipp City Campus 204 Register online at daveramsey.com/fpu/classfinder Questions? Contact Shannon Sampley at 937.667.1069 ext. 228 or ssampley@ ginghamsburg.org. FIREPROOF YOUR MARRIAGE Biblical principles for strong, God-centered, lifelong marriage combined with thoughtprovoking discussion questions, and individual and couples devotionals will challenge participants to grow deeper spiritually and in their relationship. Thursdays, September 13 November 1 6:30-8 p.m. Tipp City Campus 205 Pick up a copy of the participant book for you and your spouse in the bookstore. For more information, contact Vicki Traud at vtraud@ mtolympus.org. MINISTRY BY STRENGTHS Uncover talents and grow life strengths with this eight-week group based on the Clifton StrengthsFinder. Wednesdays, September 12 October 31 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $25, supplies distributed in class South Campus ARK Pick up a registration form at the Welcome Center. For details, contact Veda Moyer at vmoyer@ginghamsburg.org or 937.667.1069 ext. 221. MOM2MOM Connect with other moms through Bible study and enjoy occasional guest speakers in a place where you can feel safe, loved and confident. Thursdays, starting September 13, 9:15-11:30 a.m. Childcare available at a nominal fee. Avenue 501 Contact Christi Robinson at mom2mom@ ginghamsburg.org or 507.841.0300 for more information. See ginghamsburg.org/lifegroups as of September 8 for more options. 26