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WHY?. Part of it is just spiritual. Kids are relatively innocent; they aren't in so much of the bondage of the king of this world, who veils the mind so that they can't understand and receive.Part of it is parental responsibility to train and form and insist.. Promiseland Model (Overcomer's Model
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1. Christian Education and Formation In the United States:
67% of Christians were converted prior to age 12
87% of Christians were converted prior to age 18
2. WHY? Part of it is just spiritual. Kids are relatively innocent; they arent in so much of the bondage of the king of this world, who veils the mind so that they cant understand and receive.
Part of it is parental responsibility to train and form and insist.
3. Promiseland Model (Overcomers Model) 1. fun
2. prayed for
3. safe
--parents wont allow kids to attend if they dont know the steps taken to ensure volunteers wont molest their kids
--every child cherished
4. purpose-driven
--content
--curriculum sequence
--repetition
--4 pillers: * Creed
* Sacraments
* Morals
* Prayer
foundationobedience and love in response to Gods love
5. creative
---relevant/application
--crafts to teach (not entertain)
--audio, video, music, object lessons/activity that is hands on
--drama, storytelling
6. shepherding
--mentors
--pastors
--disciple and teach
--encourage and love
4. Anglican (Trinitarian Model)
5. Anglican (Trinitarian Model) Father (catholics) Son (evangelicals) Holy Spirit (charismatic)
Sacraments Importance of Bible love
Creedal Theology Biblical principles Spirit-led intercession
10 commandments love & obedience discernment
Eucharist evangelism spiritual gifts
Confession prayer hearing God
Liturgy responsibility healing
Social justice marriage & family
Morals & virtues ministry of all the baptized
6. Family Involvement Parents have the PRIMARY responsibility to teach and train their kids in the faith!
Its Biblical!
So how do we encourage and support them in a positive way
7. Encouraging and Supporting Parents in Catechizing Get them THINKING about it. (newslettter & Sunday bulletin ideas, quotes, comments)
Adult resources (bookstore or library)
Adult studies, book studies, parenting workshop, book of month
Mailed quarterly parents newsletter
Handouts sent home w/child w/info about what they are learning about & ideas for reinforcing it at home, memory verses
Christian Ed goody table
---prayer calendar for month
---parents flip prayer concerns for child
---family devos (10 minutes on index cards)
---seasonal table: Advent wreath, craft, seasonal devotion, list of seasonal resources they can buy in bookstore
Make is EASY. Think Service
8. Lets start at the very beginning; its a very good place to start! A relationship of love and obedience
Ask forgiveness for sins each time they become aware of sin
Ask Jesus to be their leader
Applies to the youngest child: ongoing conversion built on this foundation
START remind
Repeat this message often for newcomers and assimilation of further details/information/growth in understanding morality
9. Kids can commit!! 67% before age 12
85% before age 14
Catholic teaching
--infant baptism
--receiving the Eucharist
--if they cant commit, Eucharist would be bad for them
Common senseobserve
Roman Catholic school system= most effective means of evangelism in the US
--remarkably consistent lives-apply Biblical truth to family, work, community
African Church: Child Protection Law-forbids teaching kids the faith
Many accept Christ before they can remember.
Prayer changes everything!
--not merely intellectual
--an encounter with the Living God
--bring them to the sacraments, also a supernatural encounter
10. Liturgy is prayer Many times we ask God to be our leader and ask His forgiveness
Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Offer body and soul as a reasonable sacrifice
General confession
1. Explain the meaning of the words.
Encourage meaning what is said.
Point out they shouldnt receive Communion unless they have asked God for forgiveness and intend to obey Him/let Him be their leader (wake up call!)
Summary:
Ask God to forgive you for everything you have done wrong.
Ask God to be your leader.
11. Resources Curriculums
Programs
People
12. Pre-schoolEarly Childhood Relationship with Loving Father
Love of God
Wisdom of God
Obedience
Creed
Eucharist
Bible Stories
13. Some pre-school resources St. Joseph Picture Books
God wants All of Me
Arch Books from Concordia Press
Videos: Hanna Barbara, Ignatius catalog
Activities: prayer, reading stories, visiting the Blessed Sacrament, make something/take something (charity)
14. Early Elementary goals Remind, remind, remind (or theyll forget)
Reaffirm love and obedience
Reaffirm confession
Sanctity of life/kindness
Meaning of Creeds
10 commandments
Foundational virtues
--responsibility
--perseverance
--charity
Prayer
Importance of Sunday Eucharist regularly
15. Early Elementary Resources Story books (Arch, St. Joseph)
Videos
Curriculums: Teal, Preparing for the Sacraments, David C Cook, Concordia, Augsburg Fortress, Kidmo, Faith and Life from Ignatius Press
Catechism
The Power of a Praying Kid Stormie OMartin
Veggie Tale devotional
Raise Happy ChildrenTeach them Virtue
16. 4-5-6 Goals Reaffirm
Deepen prayer
Use Bible
Major Bible themes (with stories)
7 sacraments
Sources of truth
Importance of life-long learning and growing
Morals
Church, holy orders
Creedal truth
Church comfort (seasons, church words, vestments, etc.)
fellowship
17. 4-5-6 Resources NLT Bible (memorize books in order, practice looking up books)
childrens devotionals
7 Checkpoints
My Path to Heaven
100 Activities Based on the Catechism
DVDs
Focus on the Family
Proverbs
Curriculums
Christian TV
Childrens retreat (very hands on, active)
Prayer & sacramental experience
18. Junior High 7 & 8 Goals Apologetics or at least 1 more deeper repeat of catechisms 4 pillars
Chastity
Serious Bible Study
Virtuessocial, political, family & career related
Mentors and fellowship
Stress importance of Sunday Mass & ongoing study
Confirmation preparation
19. Junior 7 & 8 resources Confirmation Class Study Guide-Ackerman and Spencer
The Kings Highway (or 9-12 graders)
Love and Life
DVDs-Ignatius
Teal
20. High School (9-12) GoalsIdeals after you lay a foundation for 9 years Marriage and family preparation
Christian Health (emotional and physical)
Sacrament Preparation
Deepen Prayer
How to Evangelize
Apologetics
Biblical principals: finances, relationships, dating, service, character and values
Discernment, goals
Bible? Church History?
Are there problems? Christ-centered ways to approach:
--Willowcreek Recovery
--Lord I want to be Whole
21. High School (9-12) resources A,B,Cs of Finding a Good Husband/Wife
Eucharist and Confession CDs (www.catholicity.com free)
Didache SeriesScripture, Morals, etc. (Midwest Theological Foundation www.allcatholicbooks.com)
Becoming a Contagious Christian curriculum youth edition
Ye are the Body
Finances (Crown Financial Ministries, Willowcreek, Group, Catholic Answers)
Vocational Discernment LifeWork
Hearing the Voice of God
Christian Formation
Teal
St. Joseph Covenant Keepers
DVDs
Stormie OMartin, Evelyn Christianson learning intercession
Integrating into adult groups?
Peer Support: Happening, St. Michaels Camp, Companions of MDC, Promise Keepers
22. Resources for Catechists Age-appropriatewhat should my kid know at their age/learn this year
Remain in Me (from Spiritus Sanctus academies)
Focus on the Family also has a guide which covers protestant expectations
23. Marriage and Family Strengthening Resources Marriage Savers (marriage prep and rescue)
RB Media
Promise Keepers
St. Joseph Covenant Keepers
Focus on the Family
Marriage Encounter/Engaged Encounter
24. Resources to Point Mom and Dad to: Christian bookstore
Ministry/church bookstore
Focus on the Family
Heritage Builders
Ignatius Press
Concordia Press
Light and Life
RB Media
Arch Books
St. Joseph Picture Books
Baltimore Catechism
Love and Life
St. Joseph Covenant Keepers
CBD www.christianbooks. Com
All Catholic Books www.allcatholicbooks.com
25. Formation ? encouraging conversion
? drawing into prayer and service
? creating fellowship
? leading to the sacraments
loving, relating, encouraging
Education=content
How can they do it if we dont tell them what it is????
Tactics: High ground; Youll get about what you expect (if youre not being sabotaged)
Be not afraid
Take them by the hand and lead to God?
To prayer and the sacraments
To obedient surrender