Faith for a LifetimeSummer 2023
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Become a Church of Lifelong Learning and Faith Formation
Every church wants to nurture a vibrant and vital faith in all ages and generations.
Discover how to make it happen.
Join Us for the "Faith for a Lifetime" Symposium in Summer 2023
The Faith for a Lifetime Symposium will explore how every church community can foster the faith of every age and generation - for a lifetime. The two-day Symposium will focus on the "how to" of building a culture of lifelong faith growth in today's world. We will explore:
Every participant will create a blueprint for making their church a community that fosters Faith for a Lifetime.
- the vision and practices for making lifelong learning and faith formation a reality in every church community
- the challenges facing faith formation and how to creatively and innovatively address them through a lifelong approach
- research conducted by Lifelong Faith on effective practices in faith formation with age groups, parents and families, and the intergenerational faith community
- how to create initiatives that build a culture of lifelong learning and faith formation in your church
Every participant will create a blueprint for making their church a community that fosters Faith for a Lifetime.
Location
July 11-12 - Chicago
Bellarmine Retreat Center, Barrington, IL
(We have only 40 sleeping rooms reserved. Register early!)
Bellarmine Retreat Center, Barrington, IL
(We have only 40 sleeping rooms reserved. Register early!)
Registration
We have created a $390 all-inclusive price for the Symposium which includes your registration fee, overnight accommodations, and three meals (dinner on day 1, and breakfast and lunch on day 2).
If you do not want overnight accommodations, enter the code SLEEP when you register to receive a $75 discount. When you follow a registration link below and click GET TICKET you will go to the registration page. You will see ENTER PROMO CODE. Click on it and enter your code.
Scholarships
We have a limited number of partial scholarships available, please contact John Roberto with an email describing your need for a scholarship: jroberto@lifelongfaith.com.
Group Rate
If you want to bring 2 or more people from the same church or organization to a Symposium, please contact John Roberto for special rates: jroberto@lifelongfaith.com.
If you do not want overnight accommodations, enter the code SLEEP when you register to receive a $75 discount. When you follow a registration link below and click GET TICKET you will go to the registration page. You will see ENTER PROMO CODE. Click on it and enter your code.
Scholarships
We have a limited number of partial scholarships available, please contact John Roberto with an email describing your need for a scholarship: jroberto@lifelongfaith.com.
Group Rate
If you want to bring 2 or more people from the same church or organization to a Symposium, please contact John Roberto for special rates: jroberto@lifelongfaith.com.
The Symposium Program
Team
The Symposium will be led by a team of four people from the Lifelong Faith Team: Dr. Kathie Amidei, Jane Angha, Rev. Dr. Tanya Campen, Rev. Michael Droege, Rev. Christine Hides, Leif Kehrwald, Catzel LaVecchia, Jim Merhaut, Rev. Kathy Pittenger, Janet Schaeffler OP, Debbie Streicher, and Denise Utter. John Roberto will serve as the Symposium Facilitator.
The Schedule
Day One
11 am Registration begins
1 pm Welcome, Introduction, and Prayer
1:30 Session 1. Context and Challenges for Faith Formation Today
3:15 Break
3:45 Session 2. A Church Culture that Nurtures Faith for a Lifetime
5:30 Dinner
7:00 Session 3. Effective Practices for Age Group, Family, and Intergenerational Faith Formation
8:30 Prayer Experience
Day Two
7:30 am Breakfast
8:30 Morning Prayer
9:00 Session 4. Initiatives to Create a "Faith for a Lifetime" Culture
Noon Lunch
1:00 pm Session 5. A "Faith for a Lifetime" Blueprint for Your Church
4:00 Departure
The Symposium will be led by a team of four people from the Lifelong Faith Team: Dr. Kathie Amidei, Jane Angha, Rev. Dr. Tanya Campen, Rev. Michael Droege, Rev. Christine Hides, Leif Kehrwald, Catzel LaVecchia, Jim Merhaut, Rev. Kathy Pittenger, Janet Schaeffler OP, Debbie Streicher, and Denise Utter. John Roberto will serve as the Symposium Facilitator.
The Schedule
Day One
11 am Registration begins
1 pm Welcome, Introduction, and Prayer
1:30 Session 1. Context and Challenges for Faith Formation Today
3:15 Break
3:45 Session 2. A Church Culture that Nurtures Faith for a Lifetime
5:30 Dinner
7:00 Session 3. Effective Practices for Age Group, Family, and Intergenerational Faith Formation
8:30 Prayer Experience
Day Two
7:30 am Breakfast
8:30 Morning Prayer
9:00 Session 4. Initiatives to Create a "Faith for a Lifetime" Culture
Noon Lunch
1:00 pm Session 5. A "Faith for a Lifetime" Blueprint for Your Church
4:00 Departure
