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Christian Education and Formation

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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Christian Education and Formation

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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) Goals Ideals 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

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