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Suggestions
for using Growing Faith
with small Christian communities in your parish
and
with those seeking follow-up resources for RENEW...
Such
communities usually gather in members’ homes on a rotating
basis, but some also gather at the parish. The gathering is
normally two to three hours long, and follows some course of
conversation and study.
Invitation
It’s
an excellent practice to schedule regular sign up periods for
people interested in taking part in small Christian
communities.
Such
communities usually gather in members’ homes on a rotating
basis, but some also gather at the parish. The gathering is
normally two to three hours long, includes food of some kind,
and follows some course of conversation and study.
The
best way to help non-participants understand the benefits of
small community life is through witness. Brief post-communion
presentations will reach the largest audience.
RENEW
was one such small community based process, and using Growing
Faith is an excellent way to continue the process
after RENEW itself is concluded.
Welcome
These
communities are a way for everyone to feel welcome in parish life.
If possible, child care can be provided to assist single parents on
limited incomes to take part.
The
Process
The
session plans presented in Part Three of the Facilitator's
Guide can easily be adapted for small community use.
The
best course for small communities is to begin with Growing
Faith booklet 1 and move through them all to the end. This
will provide a systematic and comprehensive view of the Catholic
faith.
But
don’t rush the process. Each booklet is filled with teachings and
ideas. Take time to move through the explorations and reflections
together. Hence, a single booklet may require two or three small
community meetings to fully process.
Afterward
Encourage
members to retain these booklets and return to them again and again.
Faith is a life long journey and growing our faith happens little by
little. By returning to various parts of the booklets when the right
moment arises in one’s journey, faith is nourished and fed.
