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Generations of Faith

Welcome to a New Day at COTR as we seek to become…
A Generation of Faith!

For a summary of the COTR Generations of Faith program, please click here.

This area will contain a repository of modules and materials for use among the small groups that make up our Generations of Faith program. These materials are meant for discussion, reflection, and growth each month.

Modules for Generations of Faith

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Year 2 Modules: The Sacraments


Introductory Material

Generations of Faith at COTR – An Introduction

Generations of Faith Overview -Year 2

Introduction to Sacraments GOF Worksheet – Year 2


Module 2: Baptism

Baptism at Home Scripture Reflections

Baptism at Home Ritual Moments

Baptism Adult Learning Activity Creed

Baptism Youth Learning Activity Via Multiple Intelligences


Module 3: The Holy Eucharist

Generations of Faith Year 2 – Session III 2011 – The Holy Eucharist

Eucharist Learning Activity – Creatorium – A Game for GOF II Session III

I Believe – GOF Year 2 Session III Handout

Deepening Our Understanding of the Holy Eucharist – GOF II Session III


Module 4: Confirmation

Confirmation Intergenerational Program – Handouts

Confirmation Meal Ritual – Fruits of the Spirit

Confirmation Table Prayer – Gifts of the Spirit


Module 5: The Sacraments of Healing

Anointing The Sick Powerpoint

Anointing of the Sick Worksheet

Study Questions

Generations of Faith – Healing Power Point


Year 1 Modules: The Liturgical Year


Introductory Material

Generations of Faith at COTR – An Introduction


Module 2: Going Deeper Session
Beatitudes and Becoming Saints
Saints of the Anglican Liturgical Year
Will the Real Saint Please Stand – Discovering the Saints in My Life

Learning Pod Materials
Thinking About the Saints
Family Christian Halloween Alternatives
Know Your Saints Quiz at COTR
The Theology of the Communion of Saints
What Should Anglicans Say About St. Mary the Mother of Our Lord?


Module 3: Advent
An Introduction to Advent
“The Messiah Is Coming” handouts
Prayer Cube for the Four Sundays of Advent
Learning Activity – The Advent Wreath
Advent Jeopardy!
Praying the “O” Antiphons
Advent Small Group Worksheet


Module 4: Christmas-Candlemas
Christmas/Nativity Prayer Service
Introduction to Epiphany
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Commonly Called Candlemas
Christmas-Candlemas Order
Candlemas – Jesus Name Game


Special Material: Lenten Reconciliation Series

Session I – Understanding Myself and Others for Reconciliation (PDF)
Session II – Separation and Unity
Session III – Communication and Reconciliation

Module 5 – Lent

Lent Learning Activity – Teach Us O Lord
Lent Learning Activity – Three Practices Prayer
Lent Learning Activity -Three Practices Feud

Lenten Daily Prayers 1
Lenten Daily Prayers 2
Lenten Family Celebration
Living Lent Through Service to Others
Prayers for Every Day of Lent
Preparing the Family Lenten Prayer Space
Scripture Reflections during Lent
Scripture Reflections during Lent for the Family
Table Prayer for Lent

St. Vincent of Lérins
“Now in the Catholic Church itself we take the greatest care to hold that which has been believed everywhere, always and by all. That is truly and properly ‘Catholic,’ as is shown by the very force and meaning of the word, which comprehends everything almost universally.”