Intergenerational Catechesis: Revitalizing Faith through African-American Storytelling

The author proposes a catechetical method that uses African-American storytelling to engage all generations in faith formation, moving away from youth-centered catechesis to a more inclusive approach that recognizes the importance of intergenerational relationships.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 110 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

The author's approach to catechesis shifts from a youth-focused approach to a more inclusive and effective method that engages all generations through storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the African-American storytelling tradition, the author emphasizes the importance of both the storyteller and the listener in the story exchange process, where connections are discovered. The author's method, My Story-Your Story, brings the Christian story to life through our shared experiences, fostering intergenerational catechesis. This approach moves away from the domestic church as the primary setting for faith formation and instead focuses on the entire Church community, including single individuals, divorced persons, widows/widowers, teens, young adults, pre-school and elementary children, parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. By highlighting our connections, we gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and others, leading to a revitalization of our faith.

Weight: 168g
Dimension: 228 x 152 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781498595964