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From Marriage to Parenting: Faith Formation with “Next Generation” Adults . John Roberto ([email protected]) . Marriage & Family Trends. Trends in the Catholic Church 2001-2010. (Using figures from the Official Catholic Directory ) Catholic population+ 3 million (68.5 total) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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From Marriage to Parenting: Faith Formation with “Next Generation” Adults
John Roberto ([email protected])
Marriage & Family Trends
Trends in the Catholic Church 2001-2010
(Using figures from the Official Catholic Directory)
1. Catholic population + 3 million (68.5 total)2. Parishes- 2,5003. Marriages - 70,000 (168,400 total)4. Infant Baptisms - 150,000 (857,410 total)5. Adult Baptisms - 43,000 (119,00 total)6. First Communions - 71,000 (822,000 total)7. Confirmations- 7,000 (622,000 total)8. Children (parish) - 400,000 (3.1 million)9. Teens (parish)- 78,000 (689,552)10.Catholic grade school - 500,000 (1.5 million)11.Catholic HS students - 70,000 (611,723)
Trends in the Catholic Church The number of marriages celebrated in
the Church has fallen from 415,487 in 1972 to 168,400 in 2010 — a decrease of nearly 60 percent — while the U.S. Catholic population has increased by almost 17 million.
To put this another way, this is a shift from 8.6 marriages per 1,000 U.S. Catholics in 1972 to 2.6 marriages per 1,000 Catholics in 2010.
(CARA, 2011)
Changing Views of U.S. Family
A Family
Not a Family
Married Coupled with Children 99 1Married Couple without Children 88 10Single Parent with Children 86 12Unmarried Couple with Children 80 18Same-Sex Couple with Children 63 34Same-Sex Couple without Children
45 52
Unmarried Coupled without Children
43 54Pew Research,
2011
Generational Change
Generational Shifts Among those in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s….1. Increasing number of “Nones”- Religiously
Unaffiliated2. Increasing number of “Spiritual but not Religious” 3. Accepting and embracing diversity: culturally,
sexually, family structures 4. Living together, marrying later, and having children
later 5. Declining participation in Mass and Sacraments,
especially Marriage, Baptism and First Eucharist for Children
6. Declining levels of family faith practice & socialization
Impact of Generational Shifts Significant Generational Change
began in the early 90s among the younger generations and is influencing society and the older generations
These trends are having a significant impact on a Life Cycle approach to faith formation and church life, in general. fewer marriages – marrying later – fewer
baptisms – fewer young families – lower Mass attendance…
1. Will trends in U.S. culture lead people to become more receptive to organized religion, and in particular Christianity or will trends lead people to become more resistant to organized religion and Christianity?
2. Will people’s hunger for and openness to God and the spiritual life increase over the next decade or will people’s hunger for and openness to God and the spiritual life decrease.
Spiritual & Religious Diversity
Faith Formation 2020 MatrixDominant Cultural Attitude toward Organized
ReligionReceptive
Low High People’s Hunger for God and the Spiritual Life
Resistant
Spiritual & Religious Diversity
Scenario 4
Uncommitted &
Participating
Scenario 1 Vibrant Faith & Active
Engagement
Scenario 3
Unaffiliated &
Uninterested
Scenario 2
Spiritual but Not
Religious
21st Century Approaches
21st Century Faith Formation
What could a 21st century approach to faith formation look
like? How would we address the diversity
of people’s religious and spiritual needs today?
How would we engage people? How would we reach people?
What technologies would we use? What resources would we access?
Significant ShiftShifting from. . .
“One Size Fits All” Curriculum & Programming
to A Network of Personalized & Customized Faith Formation Activities & Resources
focusing on addressing people’s spiritual and religious growth by offering a wide variety of
religious content and experiences“Differentiated Faith Formation”
A Network Approach
Faith Formati
on Networ
k
Church Progra
msSmall
Groups &
Support
Groups
Mentors
Community
Programs
Online Course
s & Activiti
esOnline Resourc
es: Print, Audio, Video
Video Confere
nce
Apps
Blogs
Social Media for Connecti
on
User-Generat
ed Content
A Faith Formation
Network is a way to
provide faith formation for
everyone, anytime,
anywhere, 24x7x365.
Learning in the Age of Networks
Learn the
Bible
Bible Study @ Church
Educational
Program- course
- conferenc
e
Online Course or Bible Study Group
Online Resource Center
BooksAudioVideo
FeaturesUtilize a variety of faith formation models to address the diverse life tasks, religious and spiritual needs, and interests of people:
on your own at home in small groups in large groups in the congregation in the community and world
Diversify Faith Formation Models
Face-to-Face
& Virtual
On Your Own Mentor
ed
@Home
Small Group
Large Group
Church Commun
ity
Community & World
A Process for a Developing a Personalized Faith Growth Plan
Assessing Spiritual Growth
Working with a Mentor/Guide
Finding Resources on the Network
Engaging in Formation
Sharing with the Community
Reflecting on Growth and
Identifying New Needs
Building Networks Around Sunday worship Around service and mission projects Around programming: children’s
faith formation, youth ministry, Vacation Bible School
Around age groups/generations: young adults, midlife adults, Baby Boomers, older adults
Around families
Promoting/Marketing Network Connect it to a gathered event (Mass,
sacramental celebration, Church Year season) Connect it to a parish-based program Connect it to a life stage or milestone event Use Facebook - regular announcements Use an E-newsletter (Constant Contact or
Mail Chimp) – regular “mailings” Create interest through short “You-Tube”
style videos Create testimonials Engage users to invite others to be involved
Fashioning Faith Formation around Married Couples
Building a Network:Newly Married Couples
Faith Formation
Before Marriage
Preparation for
and Celebrat
ion of Marriage
Faith Formation
After Celebratio
n of Marriage
Marriage
Mentors
Faith Formation
Targeted to religious &
spiritual needs
Marriage Preparation
Married Life Tasks
Support Groups
Couples before Marriage
AfterMarriage
Mentors
Faith Practices
Prayer, Rituals, Bible Reading, Service, Faith Conversations
Continuing Formation
Theology, Scripture, Spirituality
Married Life Tasks & Issues
Courses, Workshops,
Online Resources
Support Groups
Quarterly Couple
Gatherings
Couples after Marriage
A Network for Married Couples
Newly Marri
ed Coupl
es
Mentors
Marriage Prep
- Online-
Gathered
Faith Growth- Online
Courses & Resources
- Print/Audio/Vi
deo- Gathered ProgramsSmall
Groups & Support Groups
Married Life Tasks
- Print/ Audio/Video
- Online courses & Resources- Gathered Programs
Blog & Social
Network
Vibrant Faith @
Hom
e
Social Network/Group
Fashioning Faith Formation around Young Families
Family Religious Socialization Parent Influence: The single
most important social influence on the religious and spiritual lives of adolescents is their parents.
Embedded Family Religious Practices: Effective religious socialization comes about through specific religious activities that are firmly intertwined with the daily habits of family life
Family Socialization
Faith
Parental Faith
Parental Modelin
g & Teaching
Prayer
Scripture
Reading
The single most important influence on the religious and spiritual lives of children, teens, and emerging
adults is their parents.
Family SocializationChildren and teenagers with seriously religious parents are more likely that those without such parents to have
been trained in their lives to think, feel, believe, and act as serious religious
believers, and that that training “sticks” with them even when the leave home
and enter emerging adulthood.(Souls in Transition: The Religious & Spiritual Lives of
Emerging Adults by Christian Smith with Patricia Snell)
Family & Household Faith Qualities(Spirit & Culture of YM Study)
Parental Faith Life &
Practice
Family Harmony
Parental Affection toward
Children
Parental Help with Problems
Family & Household Faith Qualities(Spirit & Culture of YM Study)
Faith of the Parents…1. My faith helps me know right from wrong2. I have a sense of sharing in a great
purpose3. I have had feelings of being in the
presence of God4. I have a sense of being saved in Christ5. I am spiritually moved by the beauty of
God’s creation6. God helps me decide what is right or
wrong behavior7. I have found a way of life that gives me
direction.
Family & Household Faith Qualities(Spirit & Culture of YM Study)
Faith of the Parents…8. Religious faith is important in my life.9. My life is committed to Jesus Christ.10. My life is filled with meaning and purpose.11. I have a real sense that God is guiding me.
Each of the 11 items rate 7.30 or better
on a 9.0 scale.
Family & Household Faith Qualities(Spirit & Culture of YM Study)
Teens: How have your parents influenced your faith life?1. Values are focused on serving others and God.2. Positive influence on my religious faith3. Talk with me about my relationship with Jesus
Christ4. Attending Sunday worship5. Talked with my parent about religious faith6. Reading the Bible
44 Faith Assets:Family & Household Faith Qualities
One in four teens said their family sat down together and talked about God, the Bible, and other religious things on a weekly or daily basis.
40% of teens said they did this once or twice a month.
Key Faith Factors1. Caring Conversation2. Celebrating Rituals & Traditions3. Praying4. Reading the Bible5. Serving Others6. Learning about Faith
Building a Network:Young Families
Faith Formation Before Baptism
Preparation for
and Celebrat
ion of Baptism
Faith Formation After
Celebration of
Baptism
Faith Formation for
Parents before
BaptismParent
Discernment
Faith Growth Plans for Parents
Online Faith Formation
Center
Preparation for &
Celebration of Baptism
Mentors (Grandparen
ts)
Face-to-Face & Virtual
Preparation
Connection with Church Community
Faith Formation with Young
Families
Mentors
Faith Practices @Home
Parent Faith Formation &
Parenting Skills
Support Groups
Milestone Celebrations
Family Gatherings
Online Faith Formation
Center
Baptism
Mentors
Faith Practices @ Home
Prayer, Rituals, Bible, Family Conversation,
Service
Parent Faith Formation &
Parenting Skills
Workshops CoursesOnline ResourcesSupport Groups
MilestonesBaptism Anniversary, First Prayers, Start of
School
Family Learning Programs
Church GatheringsSmall GroupsWorkshops
Parent/Family Online Resource Center
Families in the First Decade of Life
Children's Festival & Backpack Blessing
Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Shake, rattle and roll on over to the big tent on the front lawn of the church for a 50’s sock hop the whole family will enjoy!
Doo-Wop Band Contests Cruise-In Classic Car Show Games & Activities Giant Inflatables Festival Rides
This is a FREE event. Food and snacks will be available at a nominal cost. Everyone receives a blessing for the new school year All are welcome! No RSVP necessary. Just show up with your backpack!
Family Faith Formation
Extending a Gathered Event
Gathered Event
Talk About It: Conversation
Questions Learn More: Watch a Video, Listen to a
Talk, Read an Article
Live:Action Project for the
Month
PrayDevotions, Bible
Reading, Table Prayer
Family & Parents Center:
How-to helps (video, audio, print)Family Faith
Practices
Share What Your Learning: Write a Blog Entry, Create & Share a
Video or Project
Stone 1: Raising a Healthy Baby physical, emotional and spiritual
needs of infants and their parents; nightly blessing as a family faith practice.
Stone 2: Raising a Healthy Preschooler
physical, emotional and spiritual needs of preschoolers and their parents; add prayer to the nightly blessing as a faith practice
Faith Stepping Stones (www.faithink.com)
Stone 3: Entry Into School physical, emotional and spiritual
needs of kindergarteners and their parents; share highs & lows with children and add it to their nightly prayers and blessing
Stone 4: My Bible 120 key verses in young
readers’ Bibles; reading a Bible verse nightly, continue with highs & lows, prayer and blessing nightly
Faith Stepping Stones
Stone 5: Livin’ Forgiven Passover to Lord’s Supper, with
nightly confession and absolution added to the faith practices of Bible reading, highs & lows, prayer and blessing
Stone 6: Surviving Adolescence
theological reflection (i.e. setting the Bible verse and the highs & lows of the day together to ask “What is God saying to us today?”), adding to confession/ absolution, Bible reading, highs & lows, prayer and blessing continue
Faith Stepping Stones
Stone 7: Confirmation As Ordination
youth and parents look at their confession, their confirmation, and their call.
Stone 8: Graduation Blessing seniors and their parents look back
God’s blessings, look to the moment, and look to the future of their new callings
Faith Stepping Stones
Apps
The Wesley PlayhouseFamily Life Center
The Emerging Role of the Faith Formation Curator
Faith Formation Curator Shifting from providing religious
content and programming to curating religious content and experiences for all ages
A content curator is someone who continually finds, groups, organizes, and shares the best and most relevant content on a specific subject to match the needs of a specific audience.
Faith Formation CuratorWhat would you curate?
Parish Programs & ActivitiesCommunity Programs & ActivitiesPeople ResourcesPrint ResourcesAudio & Video ResourcesArt, Drama, and Music ResourcesOnline Content: Websites,
Courses, Blogs Apps & Digital Resources
The Process of Curation Researc
h
Aggregate & Evaluate
Deliver
Communicate &
Connect