Adult Faith Formation Design Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the 'andragogical' approach in adult faith formation?
Answer: Centering learning on adult life experience, self-direction, and readiness to learn
Andragogy, developed by Malcolm Knowles, centers adult learning on self-direction, prior experience, and practical relevance to life.
In designing an adult faith formation program, which needs assessment method gathers data directly from the target community?
Answer: Conducting parish surveys or focus groups with parishioners
Surveys and focus groups with the target community provide direct, context-specific data about the learning needs of adult learners.
According to the USCCB document 'Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us,' what is the primary goal of adult faith formation?
Answer: To support adults in developing a living, explicit, and fruitful faith
'Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us' calls for adult faith formation that fosters a living, conscious, and active faith in every dimension of life.
When sequencing sessions in an adult faith formation series, what principle should guide the order of content?
Answer: Move from concrete life experience toward deeper theological reflection
Sound adult learning design moves from concrete experience to reflection, then to broader principles and action — following the experiential learning cycle.
Which evaluation type assesses adult faith formation outcomes at the conclusion of a program?
Answer: Summative evaluation
Summative evaluation measures the overall effectiveness and outcomes of a program after it has concluded.
A catechist notices that adults in a faith sharing group are reluctant to discuss personal faith struggles. What is the most effective first response?
Answer: Establish clear group norms around confidentiality and respect early in the session
Establishing psychological safety through clear norms of confidentiality and respect enables adults to share more openly in faith formation settings.
Which learning modality is most neglected when adult faith formation relies solely on verbal lectures?
Answer: Visual and kinesthetic learners
Lectures primarily serve auditory-linguistic learners, leaving visual and kinesthetic learners without engagement strategies that match their preferred modes.