Faith forming faith
Subtitle: bringing new Christians to baptism and beyond
By: Paul E. Hoffman ; foreword by Diana Butler Bass
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Eugene, Or
Language: eng
Number of pages: 109
ISBN-13: 9781610975278
Subjects: Lutheran Church; Baptism; Catechumens; Initiation rites; Christianity
Description: Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church in Seattle discovered that by forming the faith of new Christians and leading them to the waters of baptism, they as a parish were renewed and revitalized for mission in the world. Faith Forming Faith describes the year-long process of faith mentoring that has become the center of this congregation's ministry. Hoffman's easy narrative style weaves together solid pastoral and theological insights with the practical, real-life stories of lives transformed by a vibrant new faith -- the lives of newcomers and long-time members alike. This is a great primer for anyone wanting more than a pastor's class, more than another curriculum. It is a book for pastors, parish leaders, or seminarians. But it's also a great witness to a skeptical, questioning world outside the Church as well, showing that a life of faith can be lived in a secular, questioning culture. -- Publisher
Notes: Includes bibliography (p. 109).
Table of contents: title: The gospel according to Kathryn; title: What is The WAY?; title: Reaching out by reaching in; title: Transformed lives; title: What does this mean?; title: The baptismal shift : from personal demand to relational responsibility; title: Parish transformation; title: Creating a climate of expectation; title: The great vigil of Easter; title: The power of passion Sunday evening; title: The gracious gift of flexibility; title: The role of lay leaders and the clergy in the catechumenate; title: God's work alive in the world; title: Afterword; title: Appendix 1. How we understand and practice the sacrament of holy baptism; title: Appendix 2. Ideas, questions, and reflections for getting started with the catechumenate in your parish; title: Appendix 3. Three faith formation sermons.