ED 506- What are the key takeaways for you for first generation immigrants when it comes to faith formation? What are the key takeaways for you for second generation immigrant children when it comes to faith formation? by Arch Wong https://padlet.com/awong78/8ougxv7mgrasfz1 Post your response to the discussion topic by clicking the plus button below. en-us 2025-08-28 23:49:12 UTC 2025-11-26 16:40:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ac.png https://padlet.com/awong78/8ougxv7mgrasfz1/wish/3698303898 1st Gen - an important aspect for faith formation is creating belonging and stability


2nd Gen - mentoring and intergenerational ministry is important for forth formation

]]> 2025-11-25 17:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/awong78/8ougxv7mgrasfz1/wish/3698303898 https://padlet.com/awong78/8ougxv7mgrasfz1/wish/3698303922 Key takeaways:

  1. Religious practice adapts to the new culture and that brings challenges and also opportunities.

  2. Being able to identify cultural and worldview issues is important

]]> 2025-11-25 17:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/awong78/8ougxv7mgrasfz1/wish/3698303922 https://padlet.com/awong78/8ougxv7mgrasfz1/wish/3698305313 1st Generation - Helping distinguish between what is cultural and what is religious. What needs to be maintained, what should be let go of?


2nd Generation - How to integrate cultural dynamics in a way that is personal.

]]> 2025-11-25 17:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/awong78/8ougxv7mgrasfz1/wish/3698305313 https://padlet.com/awong78/8ougxv7mgrasfz1/wish/3698305622 1st Gen: helps to have a welcoming group/atmosphere, who respect their original culture and who offer support.


2nd Gen: Feeling of instability - don't fully belong in parents' culture or in the surrounding culture, need a supportive group to help give a feeling of belonging and let them grow into their own identity

]]> 2025-11-25 17:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/awong78/8ougxv7mgrasfz1/wish/3698305622 https://padlet.com/awong78/8ougxv7mgrasfz1/wish/3698306507 First Generation:

Dropping that cultural baggage and observing this new context you find yourself in.


Second Generation:

Need for belonging and identity. Requires work

]]> 2025-11-25 17:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/awong78/8ougxv7mgrasfz1/wish/3698306507 https://padlet.com/awong78/8ougxv7mgrasfz1/wish/3698307610 Vibrant community help them in their faith formation such as social connections, practical help and emotional support


Intergenerational influences the second generation. Mentorship is the strongest predictor of long-term faith. Identity shapes their entire spiritual experience

]]> 2025-11-25 17:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/awong78/8ougxv7mgrasfz1/wish/3698307610 https://padlet.com/awong78/8ougxv7mgrasfz1/wish/3698309246 1st gen - Vibrant community, mentoring are more important.

2nd gen - intergenerational influences will be the most important.

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