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The Spiritual Formation of Children and Youth - Formación Espiritual de Niños y Jóvenes

Children playing at the Family Festival

The Spiritual Formation of Children and Youth/ Formación Espiritual de Jóvenes y Niños

FAMU 1020

Prácticas atractivas para cultivar la fe en la vida de los jóvenes

Este curso examina el proceso de formación espiritual en niños y jóvenes, explorando cómo la fe se desarrolla y madura a lo largo de las diversas etapas del crecimiento. Mediante el estudio teórico y el aprendizaje vivencial, el curso dota a los futuros líderes de herramientas para crear entornos basados ​​en la fe que atraigan e inspiren a las generaciones más jóvenes, fomentando vínculos significativos y duraderos con su espiritualidad.

This course examines the spiritual formation process in children and youth, exploring how faith develops and matures across various stages of growth. Through both theoretical study and experiential learning, the course equips future leaders with tools to create faith-based environments that engage and inspire younger generations, cultivating meaningful and lasting connections to their spirituality.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Develop skills in personal spiritual direction through increased attentiveness and responsiveness to God's active presence in one's own life and in the lives of others and in the world

  • Identify the stages of spiritual development in children and youth.

  • Explore and develop creative strategies for engaging children and youth in their spiritual journeys.