Growth / Learning Plan
In the emerging post-pandemic world we seek answers to the question “How shall we live now?” The pandemic has disrupted our lives in ways that we have only begun to name. We are searching anew for meaning and purpose – now in a post-pandemic world. We are trying to process our losses and the grief that brings. We are struggling to build a world of justice, peace, care for creation, and respect for the dignity of all people. We are starting to rebuild our network of relationships and our resiliency as families and communities. We are all looking to answer the question, “How shall we live now?” in a post-pandemic world. What are the approaches, resources, people, and wisdom we need to address this question?
One approach to address the challenge is to focus on formation in Christian practices. We form ourselves in the practices of the Christian way of life by drawing upon the wisdom of the Bible and Christian tradition, and connecting the practices to the “signs of the times” – the struggles, joys, needs, and hungers of people and communities today, and equipping people with the skills and ways to live the practice in their daily life.
You are invited into personal faith growth and study. Choose a theme from the chart that appeals to you today. Click through on the link to access the free resource, and follow the simple “Assignment” steps. You’ll be amazed at how much you learn!
After each component, be sure to click Claim Your Badge, fill out the form and within 24 hours you will receive a digital badge acknowledging your achievement, and $10 will be donated to St. Charles Faith Formation.
One approach to address the challenge is to focus on formation in Christian practices. We form ourselves in the practices of the Christian way of life by drawing upon the wisdom of the Bible and Christian tradition, and connecting the practices to the “signs of the times” – the struggles, joys, needs, and hungers of people and communities today, and equipping people with the skills and ways to live the practice in their daily life.
You are invited into personal faith growth and study. Choose a theme from the chart that appeals to you today. Click through on the link to access the free resource, and follow the simple “Assignment” steps. You’ll be amazed at how much you learn!
After each component, be sure to click Claim Your Badge, fill out the form and within 24 hours you will receive a digital badge acknowledging your achievement, and $10 will be donated to St. Charles Faith Formation.
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Introduction |
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1. Read this web page as your introduction |
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2. Click through to some links to get a feel
for it all |
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3. Reflect/Journal: Of the 20+ practices
that emerge repeatedly in the Bible (see list lower right of page), which
ones resonate best with you? |
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Eating Well |
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1. Download and read the Learning Program
(Word or PDF). |
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2. Choose one of the ten activities (begins
on p. 9). |
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3. Reflect/Journal: Respond to the
reflection questions for the activity. |
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4. If you wish, choose another Eating Well
activity. |
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Keeping Sabbath |
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1. Download and read the Learning Program
(Word or PDF). |
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2. Choose one of the eleven activities
(begins on p. 9). |
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3. Reflect/Journal: Respond to the
reflection questions for the activity. |
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4. If you wish, choose another Keeping
Sabbath activity. |
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Prayer |
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1. Download and read the Learning Program
(Word or PDF). |
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2. Choose one of the 26 activities (begins
on p. 13). |
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3. Reflect/Journal: Respond to the
reflection questions for the activity. |
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4. If you wish, choose another Prayer
activity. |
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Bible |
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1. Download and read the Learning Program
(Word or PDF). |
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2. Choose one of the 18 activities (begins
on p. 21). |
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3. Reflect/Journal: Respond to the
reflection questions for the activity. |
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4. If you wish, choose another Bible
activity. |
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Caring for the
Body |
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1. Download and read the Learning Program
(Word or PDF). |
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2. Choose one of the 8 activities (begins on
p. 2). |
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3. Reflect/Journal: Respond to the
reflection questions for the activity. |
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4. If you wish, choose another Body
activity. |
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Celebrating |
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1. Download and read the Learning Program
(Word or PDF). |
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2. Choose one of the 6 activities (begins on
p. 6). |
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3. Reflect/Journal: Respond to the reflection
questions for the activity. |
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4. If you wish, choose another Celebrating
activity. |
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Discernment |
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1. Download and read the Learning Program
(Word or PDF). |
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2. Choose one of the 7 activities (begins on
p. 6). |
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3. Reflect/Journal: Respond to the reflection
questions for the activity. |
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4. If you wish, choose another Discernment
activity. |
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Forgiveness |
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1. Download and read the Learning Program
(Word or PDF). |
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2. Choose one of the 16 activities (begins
on p. 8). |
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3. Reflect/Journal: Respond to the reflection
questions for the activity. |
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4. If you wish, choose another Forgiveness
activity. |
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Managing
Household Life |
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1. Download and read the Learning Program
(Word or PDF). |
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2. Choose one of the 6 activities (begins on
p. 6). |
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3. Reflect/Journal: Respond to the
reflection questions for the activity. |
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4. If you wish, choose another Household
activity. |
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Community |
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1. Download and read the Learning Program
(Word or PDF). |
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2. Choose one of the 5 activities (begins on
p. 7). |
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3. Reflect/Journal: Respond to the
reflection questions for the activity. |
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4. If you wish, choose another Household
activity. |
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