Formations represents a core curriculum approach to curriculum development.
The term core curriculum is one that has been tossed about rather loosely in conversation concerning religious education. Often the term is used to describe a set of common learning outcomes necessary to educate the pupil appropriately. Perhaps a helpful synonym for this idea is integrative curriculum. Because children and youth age learners are in each department for a limited number of years, it makes sense to use undated materials. This format also allows churches more control in determining what is studied, and as well as the order of study.