Adult Faith Formation

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Adult Faith Formation

3 Special Research Report: Ecumenical Study of Lifelong Faith

Formation Joan Weber

13 Reading the Future of Adult Learning: Seven Hopeful Predictions Richard J. Rothwell

19 Drink for the Thirsty: Planning for Adult Faith Formation Pam Coster

27 Faith Formation for Every Adult in Your Church—It’s Possible Today! John Roberto

Part 1. Four Principles of an Adult Faith Formation Learning Resources System Part 2. Designing an Adult Faith Formation Learning Resources System

Cover Art: “Rivers of Living Water” by Michael O’Neill McGrath, OSFS Copyright © Bee Still Studio. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

About the Artist: Brother Mickey O’Neill McGrath, OSFS is an artist, writer, and speaker who loves to explore the relationship between art and faith. Mickey’s books include Women of Mercy (with Kathy Coffey) published by Orbis Press; Blessed Art Thou and At the Name of Jesus (both with Richard Fragomeni) published by World Library Publications; and Jesus A to Z, a book for children. His newest book is This Little Light: Lessons in Living from Sister Thea Bowman (Orbis Books). His web site is: www.beestill.org.

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Winter 2009 Issue Adolescent Faith

Formation

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Prediction 1: More Focus on Informal and Incidental Learning

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Prediction 2: More Appreciation for Feelings, Values, Ethics, and Cultural Awareness

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Prediction 3: Increasing Interest in the Special Needs of Older Adult Learners

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Prediction 4: Increasing Sensitivity to Diversity Among Trainers and Adult Educators

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Prediction 5: Technology’s Impact on Learning Will Continue Unabated

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Prediction 7: More Attention Will Focus on the Context in Which Learning Occurs

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