Instituto Fe y Vida - Builders of Hope

Carmen María Cervantes, General Editor This series promotes, both theoretically and practically, jóvenes’ vocational development as lay persons and their mission in the church and society. A discernment process helps them discern God’s call, develop spiritually, take responsibility for their lives, and discover or clarify their personal life projects. While designed for evangelizing and missionary small communities of jóvenes within the Prophets of Hope Model, this series can easily be adapted to other pastoral models.
Preview 430KB	Book 1, In Covenant with God, helps jóvenes to reflect on the meaning of their baptismal covenant and to respond to their vocation to collaborate with God in the history of salvation. The process leads the participants to discover themselves as persons in relationship with God, to understand the importance of the Covenant, to learn how to approach the Scriptures, and to live out the Covenant both personally and communally. For jóvenes ages 16 and over. Available in English and Spanish: 199 pages, $9.95
Preview 430KB	Book 2, Followers of Jesus, expands the process of ongoing evangelization and integral faith formation that leads to Christian praxis, started with book 1. The community members get to know Jesus better, further their relationship with him, and strengthen their life as his followers both personally and communally. For jóvenes ages 16 and over. Available in English and Spanish: 208 pages, $9.95
Preview 280KB	Book 3, Acting Through History, offers participants a process of discernment that helps them to see their life in a new way and to discover or to clarify their personal life project. Through this process, young adults become more responsible for their own histories and for the direction of their lives. This book presents a theoretical framework and practical exercises to help the jóvenes to discern God’s personal call, formulate their life project, and develop their spirituality. For jóvenes ages 18 and over. Available in English and Spanish: 214 pages, $11.95