Adult Faith Formation Design Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a 'learning objective' in adult faith formation program design?
Answer: To specify what participants will be able to know, do, or value by the end of the session
Learning objectives describe measurable outcomes for participants — what they will know, do, or value — guiding both instruction and evaluation.
The 'see-judge-act' method in adult faith formation originates from which tradition?
Answer: Catholic social teaching and the Young Christian Workers movement
The see-judge-act method was developed by Cardinal Joseph Cardijn for the Young Christian Workers and is foundational in Catholic social teaching formation.
When designing an adult faith formation environment, which physical arrangement best supports communal dialogue?
Answer: Chairs arranged in a circle or around tables
Circular or table arrangements promote face-to-face dialogue, signal equality among participants, and facilitate communal learning.
In adult faith formation, 'mystagogy' specifically refers to which type of formation?
Answer: Post-sacramental reflection that deepens understanding of the mysteries celebrated
Mystagogy is post-sacramental catechesis that leads the newly initiated deeper into the meaning of the sacraments they have received.
Which of the following is an example of 'transfer of learning' in adult faith formation?
Answer: A participant applies forgiveness principles learned in a session to a family conflict
Transfer of learning occurs when participants apply what they have learned in the formation setting to real-life situations and relationships.
What does differentiated instruction in adult faith formation primarily address?
Answer: Variations in adult learners' backgrounds, readiness levels, and learning styles
Differentiated instruction adapts content, process, and product to meet the diverse backgrounds, readiness, and learning preferences of adult participants.
Which document from Vatican II most directly grounds the catechetical mission to form mature adult disciples?
Answer: Gravissimum Educationis
Gravissimum Educationis (Declaration on Christian Education) grounds the Church's educational mission, including the formation of adult Catholics in mature faith.