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1. Stewardship Formation for Children, Youth and Young Adults
2. “I never thought of stewardship in that way before!” “Mature disciples make a conscious, firm decision, carried out in action, to be followers of Jesus Christ no matter the cost to themselves.”
“Stewardship: a Disciple’s Response,” introduction
3. The Vision From Our Catechetical Documents “We seek to form parishes that are vitally alive in faith. These communities will provide a parish climate and an array of activities and resources designed to help adults more fully understand and live their faith.” (Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, introduction)
4. The Vision From Our Catechetical Documents “The Church, the Body of Christ, is both the principal agent of catechesis and the primary recipient of catechesis. In fact, the life of the Church is a kind of catechesis itself.” (NDC, #47)
The parish energizes the faithful to carry out Christ’s mission…where disciples say “yes” to Jesus Christ, and abandon themselves to God… (NDC, #60, #29B)
5. Principle Themes Discipleship
Gratitude
Generous Response
Vocation/Way of Life
6. Meeting the Needs of Today’s Christian Disciples Strengthen families
Offer opportunities to explore similar themes
Sometimes together, sometimes separate, but with take-home material to encourage further exploration over time
Adults Deepen Understanding and Spirituality
7. Intergenerational Catechesis Faith Formation for All
Two patterns of Gathering:
All-Ages
Parallel
8. Forming Individuals and the Community Speaker series (parallel intergenerational ):
Discipleship
It All Begins Around the Font; Getting Wet on Purpose; We Are God’s House; The Prayer of the Disciple
Stewardship/Conversion
Living Disciple Life; From the Candy Shop to Conversion;
Gratitude
Celebrate What’s Right with the World; The Lord is My Shepherd
Response (some for adults, with at-home follow-up)
Spreading the Good News!; Graceful Women; Voluntary Simplicity; JustFaith; MFL; Senior Breakfast; Married Couples Dinners; Parenting Short Courses; Fall Faith Lifts
9. Forming Individualsand the Community Children’s, Youth, and Family Formation
Assets; Gospel Alive
Mission/Service focused VBS
Youth-led mission drives for children
Stewardship experiences for young adolescents
Confirmation preparation
10. The Community of Believers Initiation into Christ
Initiation into the Community
Eucharist
Principle of Full, Conscious and Active Participation
11. Jesus’ Call “Jesus’ call is urgent. He does not tell people to follow him at some time in the future but here and now – at this moment, in these circumstances. There can be no delay.”
“Stewardship: a Disciple’s Response,” p. 14