Models of Lifelong Faith Formation

Presenter: Catherine LaVecchia
A model of lifelong faith formation integrates intergenerational, family, and life stage faith formation into a whole, providing direction for promoting maturing in faith through all of the ages and stages of life. A clearly articulated model helps everyone understand the purpose and goals of lifelong faith formation and how your church is implementing them. Part One. Models of Lifelong Faith Formation explores four models churches currently use to design and implement lifelong faith formation. Part Two. Examples of Models in Practice illustrates how churches use models to organize their approach to lifelong faith formation. ​Part Three. The Nuts & Bolts of Creating a Plan provides practical suggestions for developing your church's model of lifelong faith formation. 
For a one-hour Personal Consultation with Catherine LaVecchia (catzel6922@gmail.com​) on models of faith formation click on the link above to send an email to Catherine indicating your interest and she will contact you to  set up a time for your consultation. For one hour of personalized consultation the cost is $100. 

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Design Guide

A model of lifelong faith formation integrates intergenerational, family, and life stage faith formation into a whole, providing direction for promoting maturing in faith through all of the ages and stages of life. A clearly articulated model helps everyone understand the purpose and goals of lifelong faith formation and how your church is implementing them.

Chapter Ten in the Lifelong Faith book, "Creating a Model of Lifelong Faith Formation" ​presents a process to assist your church in creating a model of lifelong and four models that can serve as a guide for naming your current model or creating your model. Each of the four models has a distinct focus to guide the development of lifelong faith formation: ​1) Intergenerational Model, 2) Worship-Centered Model, 3) Thematic Model, and 4) Life Stage Model. 

Introduction

Part 1. Models of Lifelong Faith Formation

Part 2. Examples of Models in Practice

Part 3. The Nuts & Bolts of Creating a Plan

Closing Reflections