Marking Time: Forming Spirituality through the Christian Year

Ses s i on 6: Sp i rograph i ng Sp i r i tua l i t y 119

3. Emulate the passion of the early Church for constancy in the Gathering.

a. Worship and Prayer

b. The Word of God

c. The Celebration of the Eucharist (the Lord’s Supper)

B. Nourish discipleship in personal and family disciplines shared by all anchored in the practices of the Church Year.

1. Reclaim individual devotions and family altars in the context of the shared spirituality of the entire gathered assembly .

2. Develop the disciplines individually through the “alone together” model of spirituality (e.g., the celebration of the Passover in families alone, but together as a nation).

a. Continue to develop individual walks and life of devotion.

b. Integrate these walks in the shared journey of the Church through its focus on the person and work of Christ in the Church Year.

3. Concentrate on simultaneous experience and shared emphasis : ensure opportunities for disciplined effort both as individuals, families, and as a community in the remembrances shared in the Church Year.