Ouers se primêre rol in geloofsvorming
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Yates, Hannelie
Avenant, Johannes C.
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Abstract
This article, firstly seeks to explore the role parents play in shaping their children’s faith, and secondly, to examine how it influences congregations’ role. The article begins by providing a concise overview of faith transmission within households as described in the Bible and includes observations about the central role of God in the faith formation process. The article then discusses two significant arguments based on empirical and literature research. The primary argument is that parents hold the most significant influence over their children’s faith formation. This parental role is described by further highlighting four key aspects: (1) setting an example of faith; (2) acting as mentors; (3) fulfilling a socialisation role; and (4) fostering a positive parent-child relationship. The second argument addresses the consequent role of congregations in faith formation. It examines changes in the context, composition, and challenges of contemporary households, highlighting the collaborative role congregations can play in supporting parents in this process. The article concludes by presenting eight paradigm shifts designed to help congregations shape this supportive role effectively.
INTRADISCIPLINARY/INTERDISCIPLINARY IMPLICATIONS : This article is written from an inclusive youth ministry paradigm, advocating an intentional move away from compartmentalised approaches to ministry and relationships. By adopting a holistic perspective on the role of parents in their children’s faith formation – and, by extension, on the overall well-being of parents and children – it offers valuable insights for congregational studies as well as child, youth, and family studies.
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Special Collection: The manuscript is a contribution to the themed collection titled ‘Geloofsreis. Inwyding, Begeleiding en Onderskeiding nuut ontdek’ under the expert guidance of guest editor Prof. Malan Nel.
Keywords
Households, Role of parents, Parent-child relationships, Faith formation, Children, Adolescents, Home-centred ministry, Intergenerational faith transmission, SDG-03: Good health and well-being
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG-03:Good heatlh and well-being
Citation
Yates, H. & Avenant, J.C.,
2025, ‘Ouers se primêre
rol
in
geloofsvorming’,
Verbum et Ecclesia 46(2), a3321.
https://doi.org/10.4102/ve.v46i2.3321.