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Lifelong Faith Formation Course


Presbyterian Church in Canada

January 25, February 14, March 22

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Session 1.
Vision & Practices

Presentation

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After Session 1
  1. ​Lifelong Faith Formation for Today’s World
  2. Goals for Maturing in Faith for a Lifetime 
  3. Practices for Forming a Christian Way of Life 
  4. Intergenerational Faith Formation through Christian Community
  5. Family Faith Formation with Three Generations
  6. Networks for Forming Faith with All Ages
  7. Pathways for Personalizing Faith Formation 
  8. Playlists for Engaging People of All Ages in Faith Formation

Homework

Complete these Reflection Questions
  • What would be the ideal faith formation for all ages and generations look like in your church?
  • What would you have to do – have to create – to make the ideal faith formation happen in your church? 
  • What is your church’s vision for lifelong growth in faith and discipleship? 

Complete the Lifelong Faith Formation Profile for Your Church
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Session 2. 
​Develop a Model

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Homework

#1. Create your church's vision of maturing in faith through goals.
  • See Chapter 2 in Lifelong Faith
  • See "Goals" on this website: https://www.lifelongfaith.com/ goals.html. 

#2. Plan your model of lifelong faith formation. 
  • See Chapter 10 in Lifelong Faith.
  • See "Models" on this website: https://www.lifelongfaith.com/models.html.

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After Session 2
  1. Integrating the Elements into a Network Plan 
  2. Creating a Model of Lifelong Faith Formation
  3. Building Capacity for Faith Formation
  4. Emerging Roles for Leadership in Lifelong Faith Formation

Session 3.
​Design Programming

Presentation

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To explore each of the elements of a lifelong faith formation plan go to the Lifelong Vision & Practices on the top menu. 

You will find a page for each element with additional resources to assist you. 

For more help email me at [email protected].

Additional Resources

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This website is developed by John Roberto as a service of Lifelong Faith Associates - committed to helping churches develop lifelong faith formation for all ages and generations.
John Roberto
 Lifelong Faith Associates
133 Old Towne Road, Cheshire, CT 06410
203-232-1129
​  [email protected] 
  • Home
    • About John Roberto
    • The Well Conference
    • KidsMin
    • THRIVE
    • LACongress
  • Thinking
    • Family Survey Report
  • Designing
    • Goals
    • Intergenerational
    • Family
    • Networks
    • Hybrid
    • Pathways
    • Playlists >
      • Digital Tools & Apps >
        • Learning Apps
    • Models
  • Library
    • Lifelong Faith Books
    • Lifelong Faith Articles
    • Lifelong Faith Journal
    • Living Well Book
    • Christian Practices Programs >
      • Caring for the Body
      • Celebrating Life
      • Discernment
      • Eating Well
      • Forgiveness
      • Keeping Sabbath
      • Managing Household Life
      • Participating in Community
      • Prayer
      • Reading the Bible
  • Digital Ministry Book