Trends 9 and 10 ofEnvisioning the Future Life Long

Faith Formation 2020.

9. The Changing Structures and Patterns of Family Life in the United States

9.

10.

The Changing Structures and Patterns of Family Life in the United States

Rediscovering the Impact of Parents and Families on the Practice of Faith

Work &Career

Work &Career

“Coupletime”

Work &Career

“Coupletime”

Housework

Work &Career

“Coupletime”

Sleeping /Eating

Housework

Work &Career

“Coupletime”

Sleeping /Eating

Civic /Social Housework

Work &Career

“Coupletime”

Sleeping /Eating

Civic /Social

SpiritualActivities

Housework

Single most important social influence on the religious and spiritual lives of young people is their parents.

Implications:

Extended Adolescence

Implications:

Ignoring Adult Faith Growth

Implications:

To get kids involved…Involve parents

Implications:

Intergenerational formation benefits from adult dimension

Implications:

Embed family practices to daily routine

And . . . .

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