One of the more valuable bits of information I picked up in my undergraduate studies was Thomas Groome’s 5 movements. These movements describe Groome’s theory on how
people best learn and share faith. Each movement opens the door to the next culminating in the final movement of deciding/responding to live the Christian Faith. For a more detailed look, check out this detailed article. I’ve included the outline of the 5 movements below….
| Focussing Activity | |
| Movement 1 | Naming/Expressing “Present Action” |
| Movement 2 | Critical Reflection on Present Action |
| Movement 3 | Making Accessible Christian Story and Vision |
| Movement 4 | Dialectical Hermeneutics to Appropriate Story/Vision to Participants’ Stories and Visions |
| Movement 5 | Decision/Response for Lived Christian Faith |
