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Generations of Faith

GENERATIONS OF FAITH REGISTRATION

2007-2008

The Sunday evening Generations of Faith session is almost full. Due to safety considerations, we will have to close registrations when we hit our limit. There will be no exceptions to this. If this is your first choice, please submit your registration as soon as possible so as to prevent disappointment. Thank you.

*Please note. All sacramental candidates must register and participate in Generations of Faith, as well as in specific sacramental preparation. First Eucharist and First Penance are typically offered for students in 2nd grade, although individual exceptions may be made with permission from Cindy Harrington. Confirmation preparation is offered for candidates in Grade 10 or older. If you have any questions regarding our sacramental preparation programs, please contact the Office of Religious Education.

Generations of Faith Registration Information and Forms:

Generations of Faith Info & Registration

Generations of Faith Sessions on Saturday and Sunday evenings have been filled and closed to further registrations!

Generations of Faith Household Registration

Generations of Faith New Student Registration

Sacramental Preparation Registration

Generations of Faith Schedule 2007-2008

Welcome to Generations of Faith!

What is Generations of Faith?

Generations of Faith is an innovative approach to faith formation that equips the parish to become a community of lifelong learning. Faith formation is centered in the events of church life, embraces all ages and generations, and promotes faith growth at home.

The Structure of Generations of Faith

The Generations program offers three means of catechesis. Each component is critical to the overall effectiveness of this method of faith development.

First of all, each month's formation theme will come from selected Sunday readings. The scriptures will provide the foundation for liturgical catechesis around each theme which will be developed through the music, homily, and prayers during Mass. Experiencing church life, events, and seasons through the liturgies is the source for the Generations formation approach. As formation sessions are designed to prepare and reflect on the readings from Mass, it is important to attend Sunday liturgies.

The second part of the Generations program is attending the monthly formation session. Formation sessions will include comprehensive faith formation including the following:

1. Knowledge of the faith
2. Liturgical life
3. Moral formation
4. Prayer
5. Belonging to a community
6. Missionary spirit

Formation sessions will provide activities and content consistent with the readings and experiences in the selected Mass. Sessions will include a meal, large group activities, reflection, prayers, and instruction, and breakout sessions based on developmental levels. All households have been assigned to a particular formation session.

Finally, the third component of the Generations of Faith model is the home kit. The Catholic Church sees the family as "the domestic church," integrating home and parish into a comprehensive model of faith formation. The home kits are designed to help extend and expand the learning from the formation sessions and Masses. The goal is to create a pattern of family faith sharing that is integral to family life and woven into the fabric of daily life. Home kits will include materials to enable the following:

Celebrating traditions and rituals
Learning the Catholic faith story
Praying together
Serving others and working for justice
Enriching relationships and daily life

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, 89 Arlington Street, Acton, MA 01720 (978) 263-4305