Engage TOGETHER
This page describes a program-wide intergenerational event that is offered in a supplemental component.
Optional Unit Opener Intergenerational Event
1 Prepare Work with your catechetical leader to use the Finding God Together kit to plan an intergenerational event for Unit 1.
2 Open the Event Gather families in one space. Use Finding God Together to open the event, introduce Finding God, and discuss the main theme for Unit 1. Together, enjoy an entertaining skit.
3 Implement the Saint Stations
Use Finding God Together to help families learn more about the saints at their grade-level saint stations. Be sure all families feel welcome and are engaged in the process.
Unit 1
GRADE
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Saint Teresa of Ávila Feast Day: October 15
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Ideas to Share
4 Close Gather families in one space for a guided reflection. Use Finding God Together to close the event.
5 Transition to
Events Guide
Finding God Together: An Intergenerational Events Guide by Mary Lynn Hendrickson and Tom McGrath
Children’s Book
When children arrive for the faith formation session, discuss the event, distribute the Children’s Books, and review information about the unit saint. Have children open their books to page 3.
TOGETHER
Doctor of the Church Saint Teresa of Ávila was named a Doctor of the Church, which means that the Church believes that her insights and writings about prayer are fundamentally important to Church teaching. Other women who are Doctors of the Church are Saint Catherine of Siena and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.
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