Will There Be Faith?: A New Vision for Educating and Growing DisciplesA Modern Manual for Sharing a Relevant, Vibrant, Enduring Faith In the face of mounting obstacles, parents and educators find themselves increasingly challenged by the task of leading people toward lives of faith. Now Thomas Groome, a world-renowned authority on religious education, has created a contemporary, holistic approach to teaching Christian beliefs and values that offers real, effective solutions for today’s parents and teachers. His guide to religious education—which aims to “bring life to Faith and Faith to life”—is a hopeful road map for reenergizing the faith community and family from the bottom up. |
Contents
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CHAPTER | 51 |
CHAPTER THREE | 89 |
CHAPTER FOUR | 121 |
Faith on Earth Requires a Village | 155 |
CHAPTER | 201 |
CHAPTER SEVEN | 231 |
CHAPTER EIGHT | 261 |
CHAPTER NINE | 299 |
Acknowledgments | 339 |
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