The Stages of Faith (Junior Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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What is faith?
What is faith?
Trust or belief in something greater than ourselves
Nature of faith development
Nature of faith development
Dynamic - evolves throughout life, not static
Childhood faith characteristic
Childhood faith characteristic
Simple and trusting
Most significant influence in childhood stage
Most significant influence in childhood stage
Family environment
Three key influences during childhood faith
Three key influences during childhood faith
Family, school, and tradition
Adolescence faith characteristic
Adolescence faith characteristic
Question their beliefs, seek deeper understanding
Is adolescent questioning of faith healthy?
Is adolescent questioning of faith healthy?
Yes, natural and healthy
Key influences during adolescence faith
Key influences during adolescence faith
Friends, education, media, personal experiences
Adulthood faith focus
Adulthood faith focus
Finding deeper meaning in life
When do adults often turn to faith?
When do adults often turn to faith?
During significant life events (marriage, illness, bereavement)
Key influences during adulthood faith
Key influences during adulthood faith
Life experiences, community, work/family, existential questions
How do faith influences shift with maturity?
How do faith influences shift with maturity?
Become more internal and experiential
Is faith development linear?
Is faith development linear?
No - can strengthen, weaken, or change throughout life
Nature of each person's faith journey
Nature of each person's faith journey
Unique and personal to their individual experiences
Three stages of faith with key characteristics
Three stages of faith with key characteristics
Childhood (trusting), adolescence (questioning), adult (meaning)