Family Faith Formation

Introducing the People of Faith...

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What's it all about?

The "People of Faith" Program is an intergenerational faith formation program that encourages the intellectual and spiritual development of people at all stages of growth and maturity. This program is anchored in the events and practices of the Resurrection Parish Community and prepares its participants to practice their faith through intergenerational (child-parent-grandparent) faith learning and sharing. The program emphasizes both the home and the parish as the critical settings for learning and living the Catholic faith. Home instruction is enriched and fortified through monthly teaching and faith-sharing sessions.

What kinds of topics are covered?

The program covers a wide range of general topics such as the person and identity of Jesus Christ, the Sacraments of the Church, Church Social Teaching, Spirituality and Prayer, the Creed, etc.

This year's general topic is entitled “Acting For Justice" . It covers a ranges of subjects that include the basic themes and principles of Catholic Social Teaching such as the fundamental dignity of the human person, the dignity of all human life, rights and responsibilities, the challenge of peace, the preferential option for the poor and vulnerable, solidarity, and the care for God’s creation.

How are the monthly sessions formatted?

Each monthly session begins with a large group gathering of all the participating families for Opening Prayer and a Large Group Presentation of the monthly theme that is designed to reach all ages. Following the Large Group Presentation are Small Groups Lessons designed to provide age specific lessons and activities for young children, adolescents, and adults. The monthly session culminates in a Family Activity in which individual families gather for an activity designed to reinforce the monthly lesson and provide families with an opportunity to engage in discussion and faith-sharing as a family. The monthly session closes with a Large Group Gathering for Closing Prayer.

What materials are provided?

The necessary materials are provided for each family. Each month each family receives a periodical, called "People of Faith: Generations" that covers the monthly topic to take home and work on together. The periodical, specially published for this series, covers a full range of related topics included in the monthly theme. The periodical contains articles and suggested activities that appeal to various age levels. Each family engages in home study and reflection at their own pace and convenience.

To see the schedule of topics for the 2007-2008

years, Click Here

For more information on the People of Faith Family Religious Education

Program, Call the Office of Religious Education at 301-236-5200, ext. 16 or

e-mail Maureen Joseph, DRE at mjoseph@resurrectionadw.org

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