Growing up our family had one of the Avon Christmas Countdown Calendars from 1987 with the mouse that moved from one day to the next. While not a true Advent …
New and Recent Formation Resources for Advent
Advent is an exciting season in the church year. As many of the resources below underscore, Advent ushers in a new liturgical year and offers stories, hymns, and practices that can …
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3 Ideas to Help Families and Communities Foster Meaningful Connections in Summer
In an age of increasing individualism, connection is more important than ever. Our faith reminds us that we were created for relationship with God and with one another. Community …
Building Faith’s Top Picks for Children’s Ministry Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your children's ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice depends entirely …
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Roots & Wings FAQ: What about the Parents Who Want to Worship without Their Children?
Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative (R&W) is a grant focused on empowering congregations to practice vibrant intergenerational liturgy, especially in …
Building Faith’s Top Picks for Catechesis & Confirmation Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your youth or adult catechesis or confirmation class? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice …
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Hallmarks of Intergenerational Worship: Flexibility
In the spring of 2025, the Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative grant team conducted a literature review. As part of that literature review, the team …
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Season of Creation Formation Resources
The Season of Creation is a time that communities across Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant denominations observe from September 1, which is the Day of Prayer for Creation, through …
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Intergenerational Insights: A Vision Rooted in Scripture, Theology, and Sacraments
This article is part of a series on Intergenerational Formation Insights written after a literature review by the Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative grant …
Building Faith’s Favorite Free Christian Formation Resources
Christian formation does not have to be costly. Yet finding formation resources that are substantive, useful, and affordable can be tough. Expenses for curricula, books, supplies, …
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