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Belonging

is a powerful force. It is not merely about being included; it is about being seen, valued, and defended.

ABOUT THE BOOK

TITLE

From Loneliness To Communion

A Path to Belonging for Young People

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

Edward Edezhath​, Anthony May, Anoosh Michael, Fr. Thomas Pulickal, Jolly John, Denis Wilson, Sunil Nadarajan and Anthony Kunnumpurath

READ  the CHAPTERS

Introduction

Understanding the What, Why, and How of Belonging: A Pastoral and Scientific Guide

Chapter 1 - Understanding todays Young People & Why we need Belonging

Let's begin with a simple truth: humans aren't meant to be alone. At the very dawn of man, God looked at Adam and said, "It's not good for man to be alone." That remains true today...

Chapter 2 - The Reality of Belonging

Later in this book, we will explore how to help young people attain greater belonging. First, let’s take a deep dive into what belonging really means.

Chapter 3 - Evolution of Belonging

Imagine deciding to join a group of families meeting monthly for fellowship. After a few meetings, it becomes harder to find time, as spillover duties from work...

Chapter 4 - Relationship & Belonging - What the Human Person is Made for.

Having considered how we are physically wired for community, let us now explore the deeper dimensions of the human being...

Chapter 5 - Social and Psychological

In this chapter, we explore the relationships between the person, family, and the broader community. A careful balance and intentional focus...

Chapter 6 - Journey to Beloved Sonship

In this second part, our focus shifts to the practical dimension: the how of belonging. Here, we examine the concrete dynamics that support a young person’s journey...

Chapter 7 - Barriers to Belonging

Before delving into our final “how to” chapter, it's crucial to emphasize the barriers hindering our efforts to help young people belong.

Chapter 8 - A Path to belonging

We began this book by examining the paradox of loneliness within community, the experience of feeling alone even while surrounded by others. This reality is especially prevalent among many young people today.

Survey Results and Bibliography

For this book, a belongingness survey was conducted by the Amoris Christi Institute. The survey included 192 participants aged 15-24, representing four continents...

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