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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As we seek to serve all families right where they are, Catalyst also provides Catalyst crawlers for 0-3 throughout the entire serviceand another room for ages 4 and up during the actual teaching. We encourage you to keep your children with you during worship and then release them to their classroom until you as the parent are ready.
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.