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John Roberto Vibrant Faith, Leadership Team

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www.VibrantFaith.org www.LifelongFaith.com

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Digital Curator Competencies Ministerscriticallycurateavarietyofresourcesusingdigitaltoolstoprovidemeaningfullearningexperiencesforthemselvesandothers.1.  MinistersareabletoidentifyawebsiteasCatholicandtodetermine

ifitissponsoredbytheVatican,theUSCCB,aDiocese,aParish,aCatholicPublisher,aCatholicUniversity,orbyanindividualorgroup.

2.  Ministersareabletoidentifytheauthorofaresourcebynameandwhotheyrepresent–Vatican,diocese,parish,publisher,university,self,theirdegree(s),andotherhelpfulinformation.

3.  Ministersareabletoidentifywhenthecontentwascreated,i.e.,whethertheinformationiscurrentordated.

4.  Ministersareabletodeterminewhyasiteexists,andtoidentifybias.

5.  MinistersareabletocurateexistingCatholiccontentonthewebtoenrichtheresourcesavailabletoall.

6.  MinistersareabletosharebalancedandauthoritativeteachingsoftheCatholicChurch,reflectingpost-VaticanIItheologyandpastoralpractice.

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What is the Digital Transformation Making Possible in Learning & Faith Formation? 1.  Mobilefaithformation–anytime,anyplace,24x72.  Anabundanceofhighqualitydigitalcontentforfaith

formation–audio,video,print,websites,digitallearningplatforms,apps,etc.

3.  Personalizingfaithformation–puttingthepersonatthecenteroffaithformation–nottheprogram

4.  Providemultiplewaystolearn5.  Developcontentinsmallerunits(micro-learning)that

connecttogether6.  Contentandtoolstoextendandexpandfaithformation

inmultipleenvironments7.  Self-organizingcommunitiesoflearningandpractice

Transforming Our Role

CurrentRoles

•  Developingreligiouscontent

•  Designingprogramming

•  Managingprogramming

•  Teaching/Facilitatingprogramming

EmergingRoles

•  Designingfaithformingenvironments—architecture

•  DesigningDigitalPlatformsforfaithformingcontent

•  Curatingreligiouscontentandexperiences

Balancing Both Roles |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|

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New Leadership Roles ª  Wearebecominglearningarchitectswhodesignand/oridentify

environmentswhichcanbecomesettingsforfaithformation,e.g.,homes,workplaces,coffeeshops,onlinecommunities,andmore.Wecandesigncontentandexperiencesto“deliver”tothatsetting.

ª  Wearebecomingdesignersofdigitalplatforms(websites,socialmedia)wherepeoplecanconnectwitheachother,accesscontent,engageinlearningactivities,andmore.Theseplatformsprovide24x7faithformation.

ª  Wearebecomingcuratorsofreligiouscontentandexperiences.Whenthereisanabundanceofcontent,ourroleshiftsfromcreatortocurator.Curatorsareengagedinfindingandidentifyinghighqualitycontentinallformats,matchingitwiththeneedsofpeople,providingthecontentonadigitalplatform(andofteningatheredsettings),andengagingpeoplewiththecontent.

What is Content Curation (Beth Kanter)

Contentcurationistheprocessofsortingthroughthevastamountsofcontentonthewebandpresentingitinameaningfulandorganizedwayaroundaspecifictheme.•  Theworkinvolvessifting,sorting,arranging,andpublishing

information.•  Acontentcuratorpicksthebestcontentthatisimportant

andrelevanttosharewiththeircommunity.•  Itisn’tunlikewhatamuseumcuratordoestoproducean

exhibition:Theyidentifythetheme,theyprovidethecontext,theydecidewhichpaintingstohangonthewall,howtheyshouldbeannotated,andhowtheyshouldbedisplayedforthepublic.

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Why Curation?

Theincreasingdiversityofthereligiousandspiritualneedsandpracticesofpeopletodayrequirepersonalizedandcustomizedcontentandexperiences

The Seasons of Life

Seasons of Life

•  YoungChildren• OlderChildren•  YoungAdolescents• OlderAdolescents•  YoungAdults(20s-30s)• MidlifeAdults(40s-mid50s)• MatureAdults(mid50s–75)• OlderAdults(75+)

Life Issues

1.  Physical&CognitiveChanges

2.  DevelopmentalTasks3.  FamilyLifeCycle4.  FaithDevelopment5.  Spiritual-Religious

Identities6.  Generational

Characteristics

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Spiritual Religious Identities

NotSpiritual,NotReligiousUnaffiliated

TheSpiritualbutNot

ReligiousUninvolved

Faith&Engagement–oneamong

manyprioritiesOccasionals

Faith&EngagementattheCenterofLife

Actives

Personalizing Faith Faith Formation

Characteristic

GrowingDeeperVibrantFaith

PlaylistofExperiences&

Activities

GrowingModerateFaith


Activities

ExploringSpiritualbutNot

Religious


Activities

InquiringUnaffiliated


Activities

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Pathways to Faith Growth

APathwayisaprocessforhelpingpeoplediscernwheretheyareintheirfaithjourneyandtochartapathforfaithgrowth—togetfromwheretheyaretoacloserrelationshipwithJesusandadeeperpracticeoftheChristianfaith.

Playlists Tailored to Each Person ª  AFaithFormationPlaylistisacuratedgroupof

digitalandlocalfaithformingevents,experiences,andresources(e.g.videos,websites,books,games,articles,churchevents,etc.).

ª  Aplaylistweavestogethertheseexperiencesintoasequencedpathwaycenteredonacommontheme.

ª  Playlistsbroadenopportunitiestoengageincohesive,interest-drivenconnectedlearningexperiencesthatcombineavarietyofwaystolearning:peersettings,familysettings,intergenerationalsettings,community/worldsettings,andonlinesettings.

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Curating Playlists ª  Booksª  Audio/Podcastsª  Videoandmoviesª  Appsanddigitalprogrammingª  Websitecontentandactivitiesª  Courses,programs,workshopsatchurchandonlineª  Churchlife,ministries,andeventsª  Smallgroupsatchurch,home,communitysettingsª  Art,drama,musicª  Serviceandactionprojects,missiontripsª  Retreatsª  Fieldtripsª  Mentoring

Two Ways to Approach Personalizing

ApproachOne:PersonalizethePathwayforPeopleª  Developpathwaysoffaithmaturingª  Developplaylistsofcontentandexperiencestailoredtothe

pathwaysª  Uploadplayliststoadigitalplatform

ApproachTwo:PersonalizetheOfferingsª  Identifyimportantlifeandreligiousneedsoftargetaudience(s)

ORdevelopapathwaysmodelª  Developadigitalplatformwithcontenttoaddresstheneedsª  Formatthecontenttailoredtodifferentspiritual-religious

identities

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Why Curation?

Anoverwhelmingabundanceofhighqualityfaithformationresources:print,audio,video,programsandactivities,apps,e-books,websites,andmore

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Theriseofonlineprovidersofreligiouscontentandexperiences—“openrepositories”offreelyaccessiblefaithformationandlearningcontenthubs

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Why Curation?

Thereisagrowingdemandfortrustedguidanceinfindingandselectingqualityreligiouscontentandexperiences.Peoplearelookingfortrustedguidestohelpthemselectqualityfaithformationexperiencesandcuratedlearningpathsandresourcestoexploreandlearnmoredeeplyonaspecifictopic.

BlogsNewslettersWebsites

DenominationsCuratedWebsites

ReligiousOrganizations

6-8“Expert”ResourcePeople

Developing Trusted Sources

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Evaluation Criteria

ü  Biblicalcontentandinterpretationü  Theologicalcontentandemphasisü  Developmentalappropriatenessü  Ethnic-Culturalappropriatenessü  Inclusiveofdiversityü  Respectfordiversewaysoflearningü  Appearanceandvisualappealü  Ease-of-Useü  QualityofExperienceü  Applicable:Abletobeincorporatedintodailyand

homelife

Why Curation?

Thetoolsarenowavailableforfindingandaccessingthecontent,storingit(websites),deliveringittopeople24x7x365(computers,iPhones,iPads,etc.),andcommunicating&connectingpeopletothecontent(Facebook,Twitter,email,text,etc.).

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Curating Internally National Film Board of Canada

Curating Externally - on Pinterest

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Curated Digital Libraries

Curated Digital Libraries

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Curation Tools

ª  Scoop-it:https://www.scoop.itª  Evernote:https://evernote.comª  Pearltrees:https://www.pearltrees.comª  Flipboard:https://flipboard.com

(digitalmagazine)

ª  Paper.li:https://paper.li(digitalnewspaper)

Curating Religious Content

Research&OrganizeResources

IdentifyPotentialResourcesforProgramming

EvaluateResources

Select&ConnectResourcestoProgramming

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New Models of Faith Formation Made Possible by Curation

1.  Extendachurcheventorprogram2.  Designoneeventorprogram,offeritinmultiple

platforms3.  Prepareforandfollow-upananeventorexperience4.  Flipagatheredprogram5.  Integrateonlineandgathered6.  Createonlineonlyexperiences7.  Usewebinars,Facebooklive,podcasts,etc.todeliver

programmingdirectlytopeople

Personalizing Faith Formation

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Personalizing Learning

Personalizedlearningistailoringlearningforeachstudent’sstrengths,needsandinterests—includingenablingstudentvoiceandchoiceinwhat,how,whenandwheretheylearn—toprovideflexibilityandsupportstoensuremasteryofthehigheststandardspossible.

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Two Ways to Approach Personalizing

ApproachOne:PersonalizethePathwayforPeopleª  Developpathwaysoffaithmaturingª  Developplaylistsofcontentandexperiencestailoredtothe

pathwaysª  Uploadplayliststoadigitalplatform

ApproachTwo:PersonalizetheOfferingsª  Identifyimportantlifeandreligiousneedsoftargetaudience(s)

ORdevelopapathwaysmodelª  Developadigitalplatformwithcontenttoaddresstheneedsª  Formatthecontenttailoredtodifferentspiritual-religious

identities

Approach 1. Personalize the Faith Pathways

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A Pathways Model

• APathwayisaprocessforhelpingpeoplediscernwheretheyareintheirfaithjourneyandtochartapathforfaithgrowth—togetfromwheretheyaretoacloserrelationshipwithJesusandadeeperpracticeoftheChristianfaith.• APathwayislife-centered,reachingintoeveryareaofaperson’slife.• APathwayisholisticincorporatingthewholeperson:head,heart,andhands.• APathwayfocusesonfaithmaturing.

Designing a Pathways Model

1.  Identifyatargetaudience(s)2.  Describetheirlifestage&religious-spiritualcharacteristics.3.  Identifyhow/whereyouwillusethePathwaysmodel

•  Sacraments/milestones• RCIA,evangelization,andnewmemberprocesses• Gatheredadultfaithformationprogramming• Affinitygroups• On-rampswherepeoplemightstartthediscipleshipjourney

4.  DevelopthecontentforthePathways5.  Developa‘discernmentcontinuum”thatgivespeopleaway

toreflectontheircurrentgrowth

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Personalized Pathways of Faith Growth

Characteristic

1Playlistof

Experiences&Activities

2Playlistof


3Playlistof


4Playlistof


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Designing Steps 1 & 2 Target Audience & Description

SampleThemes–MatureAdults1.  Dealingwithretirement2.  Makinglifeplans,finances,health3.  Becomingagrandparent4.  Makingadifferenceinthecommunityand

world5.  Incorporatingfamilychangesandtransitions6.  Newwaysoflivingandrelatingasamarried

couple7.  Caringforagingparents8.  TakingtimetoreadtheBibleandlearn

moreaboutmyfaith9.  Growingspirituallyandexploringspirituality

forthe2ndhalfoflife10.  Connectingwithpeoplemyage;talking

aboutthingsthatmattertous11.  Dealingwithloss

•  Surveys •  Focus

Groups •  Interviews •  Research

Reviews

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Designing Step 3 - How & Where

Identifyhow/whereyouwillusethePathwaysmodel• Sacraments/milestones• RCIA,evangelization,andnewmemberprocesses• Gatheredadultfaithformationprogramming• Affinitygroups• On-rampswherepeoplemightstartthediscipleshipjourney

Designing Step 4 – Content Designing Step 5 – Discernment

DevelopthecontentforthePathways• Lifeandfaithcharacteristicsofthetargetaudience• Characteristicsofmaturefaith

Developa‘discernmentcontinuum”thatgivespeopleawaytoreflectontheircurrentgrowth

•  Inquiring--GettingStarted--MakingProgress--GoingDeeper• Howtrue:1=nottruefromme,3=somewhattrueforme,5=verytrueforme

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Approach #2. Personalize the Offerings

Personalize

ü  ForLifeStageNeedsü  ForSpiritual-ReligiousIdentityü  ForAdults’Interestsü  ForTimePeopleHaveforActivities

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Playlists for Faith Formation

Learning Playlists ª  Alearningplaylistisacuratedgroupofdigitalandlocal

learningexperiencesandresources(e.g.videos,websites,books,games,articles,etc.).

ª  Aplaylistweavestogethertheselearningexperiencesintoasequencedpathwaycenteredonacommontheme.

ª  Playlistsbroadenopportunitiestoengageincohesive,interest-drivenconnectedlearningexperiencesthatcombineavarietyofwaystolearning:peersettings,familysettings,intergenerationalsettings,community/worldsettings,andonlinesettings.

ª  Playlistscreatearichnetworkofexperiencesforlearners.

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Curating Playlists ª  Booksª  Audio/Podcastsª  Videoandmoviesª  Appsanddigitalprogrammingª  Websitecontentandactivitiesª  Courses,programs,workshopsatchurchandonlineª  Churchlife,ministries,andeventsª  Smallgroupsatchurch,home,communitysettingsª  Art,drama,musicª  Serviceandactionprojects,missiontripsª  Retreatsª  Fieldtripsª  Mentoring

High Quality (Free) Digital Content

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Playlists of Content & Experiences

IfyouweretouseaPlaylistapproachtodevelopthefaithoffamilieswithyoungchildren….

1.  GettingStartedFamilies(littlefaithexperience)2.  GrowingFamilies(somewhatconnectedtofaith

community)3.  GoingDeeperFamilies(involvedandpracticing)

•  Howwouldyouengagetheparents?•  Howwouldyouengagethechildrenandwhole

family?

Playlists of Content & Experiences

IfyouweretouseaPlaylistapproachforfirstcommunion…

1.  GettingStartedChildren(littletonofaithformingexperiences)

2.  GrowingChildren(somefaithformingexperiences)

3.  GoingDeeperChildren(involvedandpracticing)

•  Whatwouldfaithformationlooklikewiththesethree“types”ofchildren?

•  Whatwouldparentandfamilyfaithformationlooklike?

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Playlists of Content & Experiences IfyouweretouseaPlaylistapproachforconfirmation…

1.  GettingStartedAdolescents(littletonofaithformingexperiencessincechildhood)

2.  GrowingAdolescents(somefaithformingexperiencesinchildhood)

3.  GoingDeeperAdolescents(involvedandpracticing)

•  Whatwouldfaithformationlooklikewiththesethree“types”ofadolescents?

•  Whatwouldparentandfamilyfaithformationlooklike?

Digital Faith Formation Strategies

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Digitally Enabled & Digitally Connected Faith Formation

ChurchEventorProgram

AtHome&DailyLife

Extend the Event

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Tri-Saints Lutheran Hardy, NE

One Event/ Program, Multiple Formats

MultipleFormats

•  Gathered•  SmallGroup•  Independent•  Online

Website•  DigitalContenttoExtend&ProvideNewWaystoExperience

SocialMedia

•  Interaction•  Connection•  Communication•  Demonstration

Event/Program

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Build on an Event/Experience

Preparing

• Whattypesofexperiences,programming,activities,andresourceswillyoudeveloptopreparepeoplefortheevent?

Experiencing

• Howwillyoudesigntheevent?

• Howwillyouengageagegroups,families,andthefaithcommunity?

Living

• Howwillyousustain/extendtheevent?

• Whattypesofexperiences,programs,activities,andresourceswillyouofferpeople?

Flip the Model

@Home/DailyLifeExploringtheContent-print,audio,video,

activities

@TheProgramApplyingtheContent:Create–Practice-

Perform-Participate

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Flip Christian Initiation

OurConfirmationpreparationprogramhastwocomponents:Onceamonthin-personclassesandanonlinestudy.Theonlinestudyisaplaceforstudentstodeveloptheirfaithweeklybycompletingmulti-medialessonswhichincludevideos,reading,Saintreflections,multiple-choicequestionsandonlinesmallgroupdiscussions.Eachsmallgrouphastheirownonlinespacetodiscussfaithtopics,askquestions,andprayforoneanother.Byhavingbothinpersonclassesandanonlinestudywehopetohelpfamilieslearnmoreabouttheirfaithwhilerespectingthemanydemandsfortheirtime.

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Confirmation

Integrate Online and Gathered

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Integrate Online and Gathered

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Online 40-Day Lent Curriculum Churchè Daily&Home çOnline

•  AshWednesday•  LentenSunday

liturgies•  Stationsofthe

Cross•  Lentenprayer•  Lentenretreat•  Lentenservice•  Lentensoup

suppers

•  Fasting•  Praying•  Service/

Almsgiving•  Lectionary

reflection•  FamilyLenten

activities

•  Lentenlearningresources

•  Lentencalendar•  DailyLenten

prayer•  Weeklytable

prayer•  Videoresources•  Onlineretreat

experience

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#3. Online Models of Faith Formation

1.  Createonline-onlyexperiences2.  Usewebinars,Facebooklive,podcasts,etc.todeliver

programmingdirectlytopeople

Advent or Lent Online “Curriculum”

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Online Prayer

Online Learning

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Webinar Live Presentation Upper Dublin Lutheran Church

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