Home Church
- Created for parents with children in the home
- Data-driven approach to passing along the faith
About This Course
How do the best parents pass their faith to their kids?” There is no simple answer to that question, but this course will take you a long way. In preparation for this course, FORGE interviewed world-renowned experts in psychology, sociology, theology, and ministry. We then distilled the best of their advice to bring you six, data-driven lessons on raising your kids as Catholic Christians! Each lesson includes a 25-minute video and 12-page written guide. Our faith teaches that families are “churches in miniature,” or domestic Churches, but what does that mean for you? How do you build your domestic or “home” church? Parents will leave equipped to create a strong family culture, speak to their kids about the faith, and defend their families against the threats of the modern culture.
Course Curriculum
Trailer & Preparation
- Watch: Course Preparation (04:56)
- Welcome Survey
- Official Trailer (01:47)
Module 1: Home Church
- Watch: Module 1
- Supplemental: Module 1 Guide
This module begins with observations about the power of story for all humanity and uses the notion of story as a springboard to illuminate the story of the gospel. Your family is a supernatural thing, “a Church.” As a Church, your family communicates the story of the gospel. Do you believe that story? Can you communicate it to your children? The practical application section involves a discussion of how to communicate the core truths of the faith in simple terms to children of various ages.
Module 2: Father-Led Rituals
- Watch: Module 2
- Supplemental: Module 2 Guide
At a natural level, masculinity and femininity are beautiful. Unfortunately, the role of a man in his family is currently under harsh critique. Grounded in Old Testament family rituals (Passover) and the writings of Saint Paul, this module shows that fathers play a critical role in cultivating their children’s sense of faith and identity. Thus, fathers must be intentionally involved in faith formation. The application section includes practical suggestions as to how fathers might lead and witness to the faith in their homes.
Module 3: Family Culture
- Watch: Module 3
- Supplemental: Module 3 Guide
Culture eats strategy for breakfast. Practically speaking, what qualities should a couple cultivate in the culture of their home to effectively pass along the faith to the next generation? We recommend the following: (1) authenticity, (2) orthodoxy within community, (3) authority and warmth. What do we mean by those qualities? Well, you’ll have to watch the module. The practical application gives concrete advice for how parents can lead their families in each area.
Module 4: The Sanctity of Sexuality
- Watch: Module 4
- Mid-Point Survey
- Supplemental: Module 4 Guide
The sexual revolution has caused widespread pain and confusion. Fortunately, “where sin abounds grace abounds all the more!” Today’s Christian has more available to him/her for sexual formation than any time in human history. Parents have a sacred calling to preserve the good of sexuality and to reject the fake counterfeits which the culture offers. The application section includes practical suggestions for preserving healthy sexuality in marriage and passing the Church’s vision to children.
Module 5: Threats
- Watch: Module 5
- Supplemental: Module 5 Guide
In addition to the sexual revolution, the world has sustained two other notable revolutions which have deeply impacted the family – the industrial and digital revolutions. These revolutions have brought about some good and some bad. This module highlights the threats of these revolutions and reminds parents that, “The industrial and the digital domains ought to serve your family…not vice versa.” The practical application gives practical insight for moderating digital media and busyness in your family.
Module 6: Family Strategy
- Watch: Module 6
- Supplemental: Module 6 Guide
This module begins with a reflection on the role of parents as primary educators, it then proceeds to give a series of age-appropriate suggestions for raising kids in the faith. Concisely stated, the module gives concrete examples as to how families might think together, serve together, and pray together.
$49.99
- 6 Video Modules
- Over 20.5 hours of VOD
- Downloadable PDF files
- 18 month access
- Available on mobile devices
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FAQ
What does FORGE do?
FORGE fights for the family. FORGE provides resources, conducts research, and facilities grassroots experiences in service of family flourishing. Our vision is a world full of empowered fathers and thriving families.
Do you offer group discounts?
Yes, for groups of 5 or more we offer group discounts. Please reach out to info@myforge.org for discount pricing.
What if I have technical questions or need support while going through the course?
FORGE is available to offer technical support (info@myforge.org) as is the Thinkific Support Team (https://support.thinkific.com/hc/en-us).
Can I take this course as an individual, couple, or group?
The course can be taken as an individual, couple, or small group. If you are taking this course as a group, each member of the group needs to make an individual purchase of the course. The course contains six modules (plus one bonus module). Each module has both a video and a written component. The videos are 20-30 minutes long, and the written components are 12-20 pages. The end of each text includes questions for use in a small group setting.
For whom is this course designed?
This course is designed for all parents with children in the home. The content is valuable for anyone seeking to pass their faith to the next generation.
What is the purpose of this content? What will I learn?
The purpose of this content is to empower parents to more effectively pass their faith to their children. Fundamentally, this course answers the question, “How do I pass my faith to my children in the midst of a secular world?”
How long do I have access to this course?
This course is accessible for 18 months, after which time you will need to re-purchase the course.
What is FORGE’s statement on marriage, sexuality, and gender?
FORGE affirms that humanity is intentionally and immutably male or female. Marriage is a lifelong commitment for one man and one woman.