The Christian life is a journey. One of the most important stages on the journey is when a person who is an interested enquirer begins to learn about the faith in company with other enquirers and established Christians. The Emmaus Nurture material is the ideal course for such groups.
The course consists of 15 sessions, with the suggestion of a guest evening and a meal together at the end. Each session is self-contained and designed to fit into a single evening.
The 15 sessions are:
PART 1: WHAT CHRISTIANS BELIEVE
- God is there and he matters
- We need God in our lives
- Jesus – his ministry and death
- The Resurrection of Jesus
- The Holy Spirit
- Becoming a Christian
PART 2: HOW CHRISTIANS GROW
- Learning to pray
- Reading the Bible
- Belonging to the Church
- Sharing Holy Communion
PART 3: LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
- Living God's way
- Serving the Lord
- Your money and your life
- Learning to love
- Sharing the faith
What can I expect to find in each session?
Each session includes Bible study, input and discussion, group exercises, meditations, ways to put faith into practice, and prayers. The book is divided into two sections - detailed leader's notes and member handouts. Lay and clergy leaders alike will find everything they need to help develop individuals' personal faith and identity within their Christian community.
Nurture is an ideal programme for
- an enquirers' group
- a new Christians' group
- a confirmation class
- a refresher course on the basics of faith.
How is the book laid out?
- Leaders' notes – these provide a detailed guide to running the session, including questions for discussion.
- Members' handouts – these may be photocopied for each member of the group or printed directly from the CD-ROM.
What is on the CD-ROM included with the book?
- Handouts and supplementary handouts for all sessions provided as PDF files
- Poster
- Microsoft® PowerPoint presentation
- Supplementary material to use in sessions
- Links to useful web sites.
