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Intergenerational Faith Formation
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Learning Programs & Activities designed 
for Intergenerational & Family Faith Formation
All Resources Are Free for Church Use

In the early 2000s I worked with my colleagues Mariette Martineau, Leif Kehrwald, and Joan Weber to develop a model of intergenerational learning that could be used for all ages (intergenerational) and family faith formation. (The process is described more fully in the book Intergenerational Faith Formation by Mariette Martineau, Leif Kehrwald, and Joan Weber. Twenty-Third Publications, 2008).

The learning model incorporates four movements. 

1. All-Ages Learning Experience for the whole assembly that introduces the theme or topic for the program.
2. In-Depth Learning Experiences that probe the theme or topic, organized for all ages (intergenerational) or for specific age-groups (families with children
    or children-only, adolescents, young adults, and adults), and conducted in one of three formats: 
  • Whole Group Format: learning in small groups with the whole group assembled in one room (age-specific or all ages small groups)
  • Age Group Format: learning in separate, parallel groups organized by ages
  • Learning Activity Center Format: learning at self-directed or facilitated activity centers (age-specific and/or all ages learning centers)
3. All-Ages Contributive Learning Experience in which each generation teaches the other generations.
4. Interactive Sharing in which people reflect upon the learning experience, share their insights with each other, prepare for living their faith at home and
    in daily life.
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We also worked together to create dozens of intergenerational learning programs on a variety of faith themes for churches to use in intergenerational and family faith formation programming. These newly revised programs are now available for free on the Intergenerational Faith website. See the listing of the sessions below.

All churches have permission to download, print, and adapt the materials for their use. Permission is given to use these materials in print and digital formats (websites, newsletters, social media) for educational purposes only. The learning session comes in a PDF and a Word file; handouts are in Word files. Use the Word files to adapt the materials for your use. 

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact me, John Roberto, at jroberto@lifelongfaith.com.

To learn more about intergenerational learning, download the articles below. 
intergenerational_learning_process.pdf
File Size: 125 kb
File Type: pdf
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the_impact_of_intergenerational_learning.pdf
File Size: 197 kb
File Type: pdf
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ways_to_use_intergenerational_learning.pdf
File Size: 83 kb
File Type: pdf
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The Learning Programs

3 Programs Now Online:
Jesus & Discipleship, Christian Prayer, & Christian Practices

Christian Practices
  1. The Practice Caring for the Body
  2. The Practice of Celebrating 
  3. The Practice of Discernment
  4. The Practice of Eating Well
  5. The Practice of Forgiveness
  6. The Practice of Keeping Sabbath
  7. ​​The Practice of Managing Household Life
  8. The Practice of Participating in Community
  9. The Practice of Prayer
  10. The Practice of ​Reading the Bible ​

The Creed & Christian Beliefs
  1. God, Father  & Creator
  2. Jesus Christ, Son of God
  3. Jesus Christ: Death and Resurrection
  4. Holy Spirit
  5. Church
  6. Communion of Saints, Life Everlasting

Jesus and Discipleship
  1. Preparing for the Messiah 
  2. Becoming a Disciple 
  3. Death of the Messiah 
  4. New Life in Christ 
  5. Identity of Christ 
  6. Living as Disciple
 Justice, Peace, and Care for Creation
  1. Dignity of Human Life
  2. Rights & Responsibilities
  3. Peace
  4. Option for the Poor
  5. Solidarity
  6. Care for God’s Creation

Moral Living
  1. Loving God & Neighbor
  2. Honoring the Family and Living Faithfully
  3. Respecting Human Life
  4. Promoting Justice
  5. Living Honestly
  6. Forgiveness

Prayer 
  1. Call to Prayer
  2. The Lord’s Prayer
  3. Praying through the Year: Advent and Christmas
  4. Praying through the Year: Lent and  Easter
  5. Prayers and Devotions 
  6. ​The Rosary

Sacraments 
  1. Baptism and Confirmation
  2. Eucharist
  3. Reconciliation
  4. Anointing of the Sick
  5. Marriage
  6. Holy Orders 

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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
​  jroberto@lifelongfaith.com 
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