A revolution in family life: the challenge for faith formation and family ministry in Ireland

Gesinsbediening in ’n postmoderne kerk: Modelle en metodes

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies ◽

10.4102/hts.v70i1.2783 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 70 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jacobus M. Van Staden

Keyword(s):

Young People ◽

Family Life ◽

Early Church ◽

Faith Formation ◽

Family Ministry ◽

Close Relationship ◽

Practical Theological ◽

The Church

Family ministry in a postmodern church. The aim of the article is to reflect on the necessity for family ministry in the church today, and to explore different models and methods for doing it. This article must be understood against the backdrop of the challenges facing mainline churches, of which the decline in numbers, the lack of support for programmes and initiatives on behalf of families, and the apparent inability to minister effectively to young people, are the most pressing. Since the early church there has been a close relationship between church and home. Not only did rituals and liturgies spill from the gathered congregation into homes; metaphors from family life also provided images and language to the early church. In the last few decades there has been a rekindled interest in the home as the primary incubator for faith formation. Several books, articles, organisations, programs, consultants and churches have described their approach as ‘family ministry’. From a practical-theological viewpoint, there must be a set of criteria by which these approaches could be evaluated. This article aims to contribute in this regard, and to critique different approaches to family ministry.

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The Changing Nature of Ministry amongst Children and Families in the UK during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Christian Education Journal Research on Educational Ministry ◽

10.1177/07398913211009912 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 073989132110099

Author(s):

Sarah E. Holmes

Keyword(s):

Empirical Data ◽

Faith Formation ◽

Family Ministry ◽

Children And Families ◽

Faith Journeys ◽

Significant Change ◽

The Uk ◽

The Impact ◽

Children's Activities ◽

The Church

Empirical data was gathered from parents, grandparents, and practitioners, which revealed the impact of Covid-19 on UK children and family ministry. Prevailing restrictions and associated needs caused significant change in the nature of this ministry, and may not be temporary. Key observations were reduction in engagement of families with the church, shift in the volunteer structure for church-based children’s activities, increased focus on family faith formation activities, and diversified individual faith journeys of children.

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Memaknai Ulang Ecclesia Domestica di Masa Pandemi Covid-19

Dunamis Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Kristiani ◽

10.30648/dun.v6i1.439 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 333-349

Author(s):

Antonius Galih Arga W. Aryanto ◽

Martinus Joko Lelono

Keyword(s):

Family Life ◽

Quantitative Approach ◽

Faith Formation ◽

Spiritual Life ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Future Mission ◽

The Social ◽

The Family ◽

The Church

Abstract. The pandemic covid-19 has compeled Catholic families to pray at home instead of going to the Church every Sunday, and it changed the expression of their faith. This new condition helped families to realize their role as formators of spiritual life for the family members. The purpose of this research was to look out how the social distancing effects the role of the family as the formator for faith formation of their children during pandemic covid-19. The research conducted by qualitative and quantitative approach toward fivety Catholic families. Through this research it was shown that during covid-19 pandemic family had a big chance of doing the role as the Church Family (ecclesia domestica) that emphasizing the future mission of the Church is depending on the family life. The Church Family is understood as the smallest cell of the Church as the sacrament, the visible sign of God, and becomes a place for encountering the faithful to Jesus Christ in the world.Abstrak. Pandemi covid-19 telah memaksa keluarga-keluarga Kristiani untuk beribadah di rumah dan mengubah cara menggereja mereka. Situasi itu menjadikan keluarga menyadari perannya sebagai pembina utama hidup rohani anggota keluarga. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat bagaimana pengaruh pembatasan sosial terhadap peran keluarga dalam pendidikan iman anak di masa pandemi covid-19. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif terhadap 50 keluarga Katolik. Melalui penelitian ini diperoleh gambaran bahwa dalam masa pandemic covid-19 ini keluarga berkesempatan menjalankan peran sebagai Gereja keluarga (ecclesia domestica) yang menekankan masa depan pewartaan Gereja adalah melalui hidup keluarga. Gereja keluarga dipahami sebagai sel terkecil yang menjadi bagian dari Gereja sebagai sakramen, tanda yang kelihatan dari Allah, dan menjadi medan pertemuan orang beriman dengan Yesus Kristus di dunia.

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