Interface of Textbooks with Family Centered Models

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Models of Family Centered Catechesis

1. Families meet in clusters with periodic gatherings at main sight for fellowship:

· Blest Are We, Silver Burdette/Ginn

· Faith First, RCL

 

2. Families gather at church for Faith Formation then receive materials to continue their formation

· Blest Are We, Silver Burdette/Ginn

· Coming to Faith, Sadlier

· Image of God, Ignatius Press

· Faith First, RCL

 

3. Whole parish is catechized in intergenerational family groups/clusters

· Blest Are We, Silver Burdette/Ginn

 

4. Advent/Christmas, Lent/Easter family gatherings/inserts/resources

· Blest Are We, Silver Burdette/Ginn

· Coming to Faith, Sadlier

· Image of God, Ignatius Press

 

5. In-home lectionary based catechesis

· Coming to Faith, Sadlier

 

6. Home centered catechesis plus parish parent sessions for enrichment

· Blest Are We, Silver Burdette/Ginn

· Image of God, Ignatius Press

· Faith First, RCL

 

7. Classroom catechesis plus family or parent sessions

· Blest Are We, Silver Burdette/Ginn

· Image of God, Ignatius Press

· Faith First, RCL

 

8. Classroom catechesis plus home materials

· Blest Are We, Silver Burdette/Ginn

· Coming to Faith, Sadlier

· Image of God, Ignatius Press

· Share the Joy, Benziger

· Faith First, RCL

 

9. Cluster groups of children taught in a home by parent leaders

· Blest Are We, Silver Burdette/Ginn

· Coming to Faith, Sadlier

· Image of God, Ignatius Press

· Faith First, RCL

 

10. Intergenerational family clusters with adult leader

· Blest Are We, Silver Burdette/Ginn

· Coming to Faith, Sadlier

 

Series evaluated thus far:

1. Blest Are We, Silver Burdett/Ginn

2. Coming to Faith, Sadlier

3. Image of God, Ignatius Press

4. Faith First, RCL

5. Share the Joy, Benziger

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