Resolution Number: 2012-A046
Title: Commend the Ministry of Lifelong Christian Formation
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred as Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 77th General Convention commend FORMA, formerly the National Association for Episcopal Christian Education Directors (NAECED) for their work in developing and supporting lifelong Christian Formation in The Episcopal Church; and be it further

Resolved, That the 77th General Convention commend the ministry of Christian formation and education leaders in The Episcopal Church for continuing to lift up The Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation adopted at the 76th General Convention and the importance of inviting, inspiring, and transforming people in the Christian faith as well as the continued development of training for leaders of the Church; and be it further

Resolved, That the 77th General Convention commend to all dioceses and congregations the use of online Christian formation and leadership certifications as well as other forms of continuing education for Christian educators; and be it further

Resolved, That the 77th General Convention commend the work of FORMA, formerly NAECED in continuing to develop the Certificate in Leadership for Lifelong Christian Formation (CLLCF); and the programs of the Center for the Ministry of Teaching at Virginia Theological Seminary, the Certificate Program in Christian Education at the Seminary of the Southwest, the Certificate in the Spiritual Guidance of Children at the General Theological Seminary, and other recognized entities for offering continuing education opportunities and certification for those called to the ministry of Christian formation; and be it further

Resolved, That the 77th General Convention commend the Formation and Vocation Offices of The Episcopal Church in actively collaborating and serving as a resource as needed for the appropriate development and promotion of these certificate programs.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 2012 (New York: General Convention, 2013), pp. 212-213.

Legislative History

Author: Standing Commission on Lifelong Christian Formation and Education
Originating House: House of Deputies
Originating Committee: Education

House of Deputies

The House of Deputies Committee on Education presented its Report #4 on Resolution A046 (Commend Continued Development of Lifelong Christian Formation) and moved adoption with amendment.

Original Text of Resolution

(A046)

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, that the 77th General Convention commend the National Association for Episcopal Christian Education Directors (NAECED) for their work in developing and supporting lifelong Christian Formation in The Episcopal Church; and be it further

Resolved, that the 77th General Convention commend the ministry of Christian formation and education leaders in The Episcopal Church for continuing to lift up The Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation adopted at the 76th General Convention and the importance of inviting, inspiring, and transforming people in the Christian faith as well as the continued development of training for leaders of the Church; and be it further

Resolved, that the 77th General Convention commend to all dioceses and congregations the use of online Christian formation and leadership certifications as well as other forms of continuing education for Christian educators; and be it further

Resolved, that the 77th General Convention commend the work of NAECED in developing the Certificate in Leadership for Lifelong Christian Formation (CLLCF), the programs of the Center for the Ministry of Teaching at Virginia Theological Seminary, the Certificate Program in Christian Education at the Seminary of the Southwest, the Certificate in the Spiritual Guidance of Children at the General Theological Seminary, and other recognized entities for offering continuing education opportunities and certification for those called to the ministry of Christian formation; and be it further

Resolved, that the 77th General Convention commend the Formation and Vocation Offices of The Episcopal Church in actively collaborating and serving as a resource as needed for the appropriate development and promotion of these certificate programs.

Committee Amendment

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, that the 77th General Convention commend FORMA, formerly, the National Association for Episcopal Christian Education Directors (NAECED) for their work in developing and supporting lifelong Christian Formation in The Episcopal Church; and be it further

Resolved, that the 77th General Convention commend the ministry of Christian formation and education leaders in The Episcopal Church for continuing to lift up The Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation adopted at the 76th General Convention and the importance of inviting, inspiring, and transforming people in the Christian faith as well as the continued development of training for leaders of the Church; and be it further

Resolved, that the 77th General Convention commend to all dioceses and congregations the use of online Christian formation and leadership certifications as well as other forms of continuing education for Christian educators; and be it further

Resolved, that the 77th General Convention commend the work of FORMA, formerly NAECED in developing continuing to develop the Certificate in Leadership for Lifelong Christian Formation (CLLCF),); and the programs of the Center for the Ministry of Teaching at Virginia Theological Seminary, the Certificate Program in Christian Education at the Seminary of the Southwest, the Certificate in the Spiritual Guidance of Children at the General Theological Seminary, and other recognized entities for offering continuing education opportunities and certification for those called to the ministry of Christian formation; and be it further

Resolved, that the 77th General Convention commend the Formation and Vocation Offices of The Episcopal Church in actively collaborating and serving as a resource as needed for the appropriate development and promotion of these certificate programs.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted with amendment

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #37)

House of Bishops

The House of Bishops Committee on Education presented its Report #6 on HD Message #37 on Resolution A046 (Commend Continued Development of Lifelong Christian Formation) and moved concurrence.

Motion carried

The House concurred

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message # 155)

Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 10.

Report Reference:   Standing Commission on Lifelong Christian Formation and Education, Reports to the 77th General Convention, 2012, pp. 151-161.
Source Document:   Standing Commission on Lifelong Christian Education and Formation and PEALL (Proclaiming Education for All), The Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation
    
Abstract:   The 77th General Convention commends The Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation and Forma’s ministry of Christian formation through its training and educational certificate programs.