Practices for Catechesis with All Ages 

Videos and Articles Presenting
​Effective Practices in Catechesis

Nurturing the Faith of Children, Teens, and the Whole Family
Four Insights from Research
​John Roberto

How can we partner with parents and develop vital and vibrant families of faith? Over the past two decades we have been blessed with some of the best research ever done on the role of parents and the family in forming the faith of children and young people. These studies have affirmed the centrality of parents, and the whole family, in forming the faith of children and youth. 
 
This essay draws from several major research studies to identify findings that can be used to develop approaches and strategies to engage, encourage, and equip parents for family faith transmission and formation. Use the four research findings in this essay to assess your current practice, redesign ministry and programming, and create new initiatives that engage, encourage, and equip parents and the whole family at home, church, and school. 

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Pathways to an Intergenerational Church and Faith Formation
 John Roberto

​We are rediscovering the primacy of intergenerational community, relationships, and faith-forming experiences for developing and sustaining faith and discipleship in people of all ages and generations. Churches are rediscovering their intergenerational heart and soul. 
 
The key message of this article is that every church has the potential to develop, sustain, and expand initiatives toward creating a future that is more intergenerational and connected across generations. Becoming more intentionally intergenerational is a journey with many pathways. Creating an intergenerational church culture is possible for every church. This article also offers five suggestions to help you and your church develop a more fully intergenerational church culture.

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The National Community of Catechetical Leaders (NCCL) promotes the ministries of Evangelization and Catechesis by fostering a community of leaders who proclaim and teach the Word of Jesus Christ through the witness of accompaniment, education and formation in the Catholic faith.
 NCCL
133 Old Towne Road
​Cheshire, CT 06410

Contact: 
John Roberto, Executive Director
jroberto@lifelongfaith.com