FAMILY INTEGRATED CHURCHES
Family Integrated Churches (FIC) come in all shapes, sizes and varieties. There are FICs in virtually every denominational and theological tradition, and in most sections of the country. While no two FICs are exactly alike, they do have certain distinctives in common:
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Families worship together
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If you’ve ever walked into a FIC during a worship service, perhaps the first thing that struck you was the fact that there were so many babies and small children in the service. We have grown accustomed to the presence of children in the service, and the children grow accustomed to being a part of the worship experience. No one will stop you at the door if you try to enter our service with your toddler.
No Systematic Age Segregation
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One of the biggest distinctions of a FIC is the absence of age-graded ministries. Catalyst does provide Catalyst Kids for children ages ten (10) and below however we encourage all families to allow their children to be included in worship. We do not have segregated youth ministry.
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Evangelism / Discipleship Through Homes
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We teach parents to evangelize and disciple their children and their neighbors. We emphasize the ministry of hospitality, family worship, catechism, and family discipleship.
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Education as a Key Component of Discipleship
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Jesus said, “A pupil is not above his teacher, but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher” (Luke 6:40). Whoever educates a child is discipling that child. We work hard to help parents see the importance of Christian education, and to help them make biblical choices as it relates to this part of their children’s discipleship.
