Wikis+-+Brainstorm+Wiki+Ideas


 * Assignment #4 **

Expected time to complete: 15 - 30 minutes
Now that you have browsed through examples of wikis in educational settings, we want you to start thinking about how wikis could be used in faith formation settings. It might be helpful if you think of some of the typical topics covered in faith formation classes, grouped roughly by age category. Perhaps the following topics will stimulate some ideas for wikis. Remember that wikis are used for __interacting and collaborating__ more than presenting facts, doctrines, etc. Choose ONE age category below. Under the suggested topics listed in red, post some creative ideas for using wikis with that age group. Your ideas do not have to be related to the topics, just to the age group. Also remember to add your name to your suggestion (e.g. Kristi J.).

__Younger Elementary Ages__ We Show Love for Others How Can I be an Instrument of Peace? The Holy Spirit is My Friend The Church is God's Family POST IDEAS FOR A WIKI HERE: Meeting Jesus at Mass-Michelle Lemiesz Where did I see Jesus Today - Kim Adamson How did I act like Jesus today - Michelle Tomshack Share images that express reconciliation-Laura Sams Creation journals (Patti Kamper)

__ Middle School __ How can I Help the __#|Poor__? How Do I Communicate with God? The Young People and Parish Life POST IDEAS FOR A WIKI HERE: Going to Church is Fun!-Michelle Lemiesz How Do I Pray? Ann Andriacco (TSC)Teen Scripture Connection:Create a weekly discussion on a bible verse.Use the Wiki in conjunction w/Twitter to stimulate discussion throughout the week (Barb Blanco). Ask Fr. _? - let teens ask questions that the Priest, Youth Minister can answer for them. (Patti Kamper) Where do I fit in? Discovering your role in the Church. - Sarah P. Who is a missionary?; What?!? - I'm a missionary!?!?! - Teresa Phillips

__ Older Elementary Ages __ This is my Church How Can We Help the Poor? I am Created in God's Image Everyone in the Church Shares in Christ's Role as Priest, Prophet and King POST IDEAS FOR A WIKI HERE: The Church is part of my family-Michelle Lemiesz Who Is My Patron Saint? Ann Andriacco How do Catholics celebrate Christmas around the world? (Patti Kamper) Keep home schooling families connected to classroom catechetical programs (Patti Kamper) Let your light shine - how I let Christ's light shine through me (Tara Dibble) Why you are so special to God: a reflection - Anne Marie Prangley

__ Junior High __ Right to Life of the Unborn Vocations Caring for Creation __#|What Makes a Good__ Examination of Conscience? POST IDEAS FOR A WIKI HERE: Using internet research, develop a profile of the early Christian community and compare and contrast it to our present day Christian community. (Claire Hamilton) You could have students list what students do to care for God's creation (i.e. how they take care of plants, animals, people) (e.g. Kristen R) Religion Isn't Cool...Choosing to Follow Jesus and the Gospel when it's not the cool thing to do! - Michelle Lemiesz Bullies and Bibles ... Standing up for ones beliefs - Ed Reising Scripture and Service...How (and Why) Do We Do What We Believe? Ann Andriacco How will I live my life (and share with others) the "Fruits of the Holy Spirit" as a Confirmed Catholic Christian?- Kay Kollsmith Is the way we represent ourselves online the same way we want to represent ourselves in person? Bob Wurzelbacher Where did I see God today? - Deanna Bartalini Who is this person Jesus and what do we know about Him? Terri Kerley What is Church? Terri Kerley What I like or don't like about Mass? Terri Kerley Pope Francis- What do we know-What do we predict-Terri Kerley How can I let my light shine? Discovering and using God given talents. - Sarah P. You are special to God - Anne Marie Prangley For 7-8th grade Confirmation Students - Finding God in the Everyday - thoughts, post artwork, pics, etc. - interviewing sponsors with pre-identified questions and having students "fill in the blanks" from the interactions in the interview process - Dave Gruber __ Senior High __ Moral Decision Making We are all part of God's Family Discernment as a Spiritual Practice How Will My #|Confirmation Gifts Help Me in Adulthood? POST IDEAS HERE: What do I want to do with my life? Asking God for help - Michelle Lemiesz What is expected of me now that I'm getting older? - Ed Reising Post a doc or picture. Have a discussion with classl. Fr. Joe What to say when someone challenges your Catholic faith? Elizabeth Girton Create a discussion on current movies - did you see any Christian themes in the movie? what in the movie promoted Christian values? What did not promote good values? Perhaps they can write movie reviews based on Christian values and recommend or not recommend a movie based on Christian values - Michelle Tomshack How to deal with peer pressure? Bob Wurzelbacher Is the way we represent ourselves online the same way we want to represent ourselves in person? Bob Wurzelbacher We know its wrong, but why? Where teens can ask questions about moral theology. - Sarah P. Preparing for the mission trip - prayer/reflection/trip details/preparation - Anne Marie Prangley

__ Adults __ Faith is a Journey How Can I Pass on my Faith to my Children and Grandchildren? Life is Sacred at Every Stage POST IDEAS HERE: Use a Wiki with homebound parishioners to host a weekly 'discussion' group on the Sunday Gospel. Use a Wiki to keep in touch with RCIA Sponsors about RCIA activities, rites, topics, etc. Use a Wiki in Young Adult ministry to keep YA's connected. - Pat Ruthemeyer When I believe something is right...when the Church says its not - Reconciling my conscience with Church teaching - Michelle Lemiesz Being single in a Church that values family and religious vocations - Michelle Lemiesz How do I let go of some of my childhood visions of faith to allow an adult outlook? (Patti Gehred) How can I share my wisdom with younger adults on their "Digital Continent"? (Patti Gehred) Passing on my faith to out of state children and grandchildren - Ed Reising Could be used with deployed soldiers for general adult ed or as a tool for an RCIA group made up of deployed soldiers - Fr.Joe How do I as a Confirmed Catholic Christian live and share "The Fruit of the Holy Spirit" with others? - K Kollsmith How do I keep up with the digital community when there is so much to do already? Elizabeth Girton You know you are a Catholic when ... humorous postings and pictures of what makes Catholics unique - Julie Scott Priests and Religious Are People Too ... biographies and stories of real ordained people in the 21st century - Julie Scott Practical ways to be a good baptismal or confirmation sponsor - Michelle Tomshack Ways to live out the different themes of Catholic Social Teaching - Michelle Tomshack Use a Wiki as a prayer chain so those involved can place prayer petitions and also be offering prayers for the requests listed - Michelle Tomshack In the Bible the picture of an open door was symbolic of missionary opportunity – the opportunity to spread the message of God’s grace. Catechists share ideas and plans on how they Evangelize their students. Alison Smith Long distance Bible Study - Deanna Bartalini sharing catechist ideas - Deanna Bartalini Professionals across US or beyond sharing best practices & lessons learned in delivery of adult faith formation offerings- Cara Stolarczyk Coordination of efforts for a given event at parish or Archdiocesan level (i.e. project plan, strategy docs, communications etc...) Cara Stolarczyk Community building. Using a wiki to share ideas about being more welcoming as a parish community and being active in inviting others to join the parish Family (evangelizing). - Sarah P. Catechists’ Classroom Management Techniques - Karen Burford Catechists’ grade level teams to collaborate on ideas for shared activities and lesson plans - Karen Burford RCIA Breaking Open the Word – continuing the discussion started on Sunday - Karen Burford Organize a service project with the RCIA participants - Mary Ellen S. Best Practices: purpose and function of parish pastoral councils - Jan V Best Practices: recruiting, training, nurturing, and supporting volunteers - Jan V Parish book club - reviews and comments - Jan V collaborating with other parents who are doing home faith programs - Pat McMahon Gather ideas to develop a "theme" for the parish's next cycle, ie., a year, a season (Advent, Lent, etc.) - Pat McMahon Have an adult faith formation committee meeting without coming together physically - Pat McMahon Faith is a Journey - use a wiki to allow your RCIA to share their journey through the process and how a particular speaker moved them ~ Loretta Nazario Planning the Parish Picnic - Anne Marie Prangley Ministry to those who are ministering -Anne Marie Prangley Further discussion of adult faith courses, i.e. World Religions, Spiritual traditions - Sue Sack Support / collaboration between RCIA / Scripture study adult faith catechists - Sue Sack Retreat planning (any type of team planning) - Sue Sack Home Faith Building during the summer ideashare - Terri Moser Faith is a journey….. create a wiki for parents returning to the Church to watch a media link on several topics and create a discussion/dialogue among them. Perhaps an a link(s) to a blog or other resource to strengthen their Catholic knowledge as needed. Susan Bellotti Create private space for those who would like to return to the Church - forum for Q&A, Discussion, etc - Dave Gruber Place for AFF participants to comment and share thoughts on weekly lesson - Dave Gruber Wiki for leadership group formation for small church communities - Dave Gruber Wiki for grade level catechists to share ideas, also as a planning tool for catechetical teams - Pam Neumann Wiki for families to share prayers and family altar ideas, using images and photographs - Pam Neumann


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