Intergenerational Faith Formation: All Ages Learning Together

Authors: Mariette Martineau, Joan Weber, and Leif Kehrwald

6 X 9" -- 160 pages

This is more than an instructional resource about faith formation in an intergenerational setting -- MUCH MORE. This valuable manual examines this very successful method for learning about and being formed in the faith from all aspects and angles beginning with key principles for effective learning. It then describes the necessary elements for multigenerational learning and explores some of the practices of intergenerational faith formation in the Church today.

Above all, it makes a compelling case for intergenerational learning as one of the ways people can best learn about and grow in faith.

The authors convincingly show that intergenerational faith formation, when done well, can be magical, powerful, and dramatic. When done well, it provides effective learning in the context of the way people live, in relationship and interaction with persons of all ages. Not only is there a place for intergenerational learning in parish faith formation, the authors believe there is a necessity for it. They show that intergenerational faith formation can help children, adolescents, and adults effectively identify with and integrate into the faith community because their learning and formation takes place in the context of community--all ages learning together.

THE AUTHORS:

Mariette Martineau is a project coordinator with the Center for Ministry Development's family and intergenerational ministry team. She coordinates Generations of Faith Online, the Fashion Me a People Conference, and is a faculty member of the Institute for Lifelong Faith Formation.

Joan Weber is a member of the Family and Intergenerational Ministry Team at the Center for Ministry Development. She coordinates the Institute in Lifelong Faith Formation and the Young Adult Ministry Services at the Center.

Leif Kehrwald has worked in family ministry and faith formation on the parish, diocesan, and national levels for thirty years. Currently, he is a project coordinator for Family and Intergenerational Services at the Center.