Generations of Faith

New! Generations of Faith Resource Manual — Lifelong Faith Formation for the Whole Parish Community

To guide your parish through the process of developing and implementing a lifelong curriculum, purchase the new Generations of Faith Resource Manual directly from the Center for Ministry Development.

The Generations of Faith Resource Manual answers the question, "How do you practically develop catechesis for the whole parish community?" It is specifically written to guide the parish staff and faith formation leadership. Inside you will find planning processes and practical tools for fashioning and implementing a lifelong curriculum and developing leaders for lifelong catechesis. You will also find processes and tools for designing intergenerational learning experiences and resources for household faith formation. The Resource Manual contains meeting outlines, correlated to each chapter in the book, to guide you through each step in the planning process. As an added feature, there is a CD-ROM which includes PowerPoint presentations for each chapter of the book and all of the worksheets and handouts.

The Center for Ministry Development and Harcourt Religion Publishers are proud to introduce our new People of Faith Resources. We are creating six-session intergenerational program manuals and household magazines to accompany each session. The eight titles and publication dates are:

The People of Faith resources and the intergenerational sessions and home activities on GOF Online will provide a complete set of resources for a six year lifelong curriculum.

Each intergenerational program manual costs $89.95 and includes six fully designed intergenerational sessions with a CDROM of handouts in English and Spanish. There is also an 18-song music CD from Oregon Catholic Press that can be used in the session and the participants can purchase for home use.

We have created an intergenerational magazine for use at home to accompany each session. Generations magazines include an essay and a variety of activities for adults, teens, children, and the entire household. They are designed as the centerpiece of a Home Kit. Each magazine costs $.95 each.

Intergenerational Faith Formation Program Guide - created by the Center for Ministry Development - contains everything you need for conducting effective and engaging intergenerational catechetical sessions in your parish community. Each Resource provides 6 complete sessions with planning guides, prayers, in-depth learning experiences, and strategies for reflection and home application. A CD with reproducible planning resources, prayers, and handouts in English and Spanish is also included.

Acting for Justice - $89.95
Following Jesus - $89.95
Professing Our Faith - $89.95

Organizer's Manual provides the philosophy, overview, and background for intergenerational catechesis and includes a wealth of practical suggestions, real parish experiences, and how-to's for implementing whole community catechesis.

Organizer's Manual - $29.95

People of Faith Magazines: Generations Learning Together Magazines are engaging family take-home resources that will be used time and time again. Each colorful magazine contains 4 relevant feature articles along with a myriad of activities for all ages, fascinating faith facts, reflections, meaningful photos, and simple family rituals.

Learn more about Acting for Justice and Following Jesus

Acting for Justice (10-packs)

Issue 1: Dignity of Human Life - $9.50
Issue 2: Human Rights and Responsibilities - $9.50
Issue 3: Peace - $9.50
Issue 4: Option for the Poor - $9.50
Issue 5: Solidarity with All God's People - $9.50
Issue 6: Care for God's Creation - $9.50

Following Jesus (10-packs)

Issue 1: Preparing for the Messiah - $9.50
Issue 2: Becoming a Disciple - $9.50
Issue 3: Dying to Self - $9.50
Issue 4: New Life in Christ - $9.50
Issue 5: Identity of Christ - $9.50
Issue 6: Living as a Disciple - $9.50

Professing Our Faith (10 packs)

We Believe in God - $9.50
We Believe in Jesus Christ - $9.50
We Believe in Jesus’ Death and Resurrection - $9.50
We Believe in the Holy Spirit - $9.50
We Believe in the Church - $9.50
We Believe in the Communion of Saints - $9.50