Christian nurture, family life education
and church-school related work A consultation with
education coordinators of Regional Ecumenical Organizations (REOs) and consultants
on Education and Ecumenical Formation took place in the Ayia Napa Conference Centre,
Cyprus, from March 23 to 27, 2001. Discussion focused on Christian nurture, family
life education and church school-related work. After noting the magnitude of the
task ahead of us, and based on information from the regions, we identified common
concerns and issues as forming the basis of our educational ministries over the
coming three years.
We therefore recommend that:
1. WCC-EEF programmes on the regional level be implemented in cooperation
and coordination with REOs staff. This includes the processes of planning, actual
conduct, monitoring, evaluating and financing.
2. WCC-EEF facilitates bilateral relations between REOs via exchange of ideas,
programmes and resources.
3. WCC-EEF continues to support regional ecumenical initiatives with human
and/or financial resources.
4. A new generation of ecumenical leaders is needed. Human resources are to
be identified and developed through joint REO-EEF efforts, particularly in the
fields of:
5. REOs and WCC-EEF develop a directory of resource people in the field
of ecumenical leadership development.
6. REOs and WCC-EEF organize a global consultation on Family Life Education
or Ministry.
The participants of theWCC-EEF/REO
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Education and Ecumenical Formation (EEF) guidelines policy paper
consultation on Family Life,
Christian Nurture and Church related schools
Ayia Napa, 27 March 2001