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Practices for Forming Faith with Adolescents
Part of NCCL's Insights & Practices from Research & Theory Series
This report explores what research tell us about the most important contributors to effective faith formation with adolescents, and the practices that facilitate faith formation with adolescents. Flowing from the research, the report presents practical strategies your church can use to develop innovative approaches for forming the faith of adolescents.
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Ministry with Youth & Young Adults
Led by: Paul Jarzembowski, Associate Director for the Laity, USCCB
with Christina Davis, Archdiocese of N.Y. & Karen Luna, Archdiocese of L.A.
These presentations and discussions explore the Who (young people today), the What (a new framework for ministry), and the How (practical ideas) of ministry with youth and young adults today. Emerging approaches for these age groups focus on encounter, understanding, healing, and more.
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Caring for our Common Home
Presenter: Joe Meyer, Laudato Si' Project + Catholic Ecology Center
Learn all about the new Laudato Si 2.0 released by Pope Francis on October 4, 2023, and how the themes further his 2015 call in the encyclical Laudato Si; On Care for Our Common Home. Explore an ever deepening understanding of our universal call to care for creation. See how to apply these messages to your everyday life and engage your parish/schools.
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Catechesis for All Learners
Presenters: Charleen Katra, National Catholic Partnership on Disability &
Sharon Urbaniak, Diocesan Disabilities Action Team, Buffalo
These presentations will share ways to minister to children with differing abilities and their families. The first focuses on inclusion and belonging, while the second utilizes an intergenerational program, God’s Family. The key component of both is seeing each child, parent, and sibling through our Lord’s loving eyes.
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CONFERENCE RECORDING
Creative Methods of Catechesis
Presenters: Paul Sanfrancesco, Catholic Ed + Technology/Social Media Expert &
Mariette Martineau, Religious Ed Coordinator + Author, Kenora, ON
In Session 1: Discover ways to translate brick-and-mortar faith formation experiences to blended or virtual ones for children, teens, and the entire family.
In Session 2: As educators we are called to change how we teach to align with how students learn. Tools within reach of all educators will be highlighted with the support of real life examples.
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