Best Practices in Adult Faith Formation. - Diocese of Pittsburgh

FamiliesAdvent Family EveningDescriptionFamilies are invited to an evening activity session, usually the week before Advent begins.The format consists of an initial greeting and instructions regarding the evening’s activities. Children fromage 3 thru grade 6 are divided into groups for an age level presentation, activity and prayer – i.e. storytelling,coloring page, and simple prayer. At the same time, a speaker addresses the Advent theme for parents/adultsand teens (middle school and high school).All family members gather (as families) in the parish hall for a family craft activity – Advent wreath, JesseTree, crèche preparation, etc. The evening concludes with a brief prayer service in the parish hall followed byan ice cream sundae bar.ObjectiveTo foster family spirituality by introducing a family prayer activity that will last thru the Advent season.Who Should/Can AttendAll families of the parish (single and/or widowed parishioners were invited and paired with families if theyresponded).Time FrameSunday before 1 st Sunday of Advent from 6:00-7:00 p.m.Cost$5.00 per family to cover craft supplies and refreshments.Suggestions/CommentsWe tried to match families for the family craft activity so they would support one another thru the activity andthe follow-up in their homes.Contact:Parish:Phone:Email:Andrew JamesSt. John Neumann Parish, Franklin Park412-366-5885 x11ajames@stjohnneumannpgh.org