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Publication Date: 2023
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Faith Formation and Children's Agency in the Context of Vietnamese American Catholic Families
Thi An Hoa Nguyen
Religious Education, v118 n5 p445-458 2023
In light of the history of immigration during and after the Vietnam War, Vietnamese American families are struggling to live between two worlds: their old culture and nation and their new life in the United States. Parents face a dilemma in raising their children, either to maintain the Vietnamese tradition or to adapt to the new American culture. I propose a Family-Centered Faith Formation model to accompany immigrant children on their faith journey by naming false family narratives and rewriting family narratives using a practical theology approach.
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Vietnamese People, Catholics, Spiritual Development, Cultural Background, Asian Culture, Biculturalism, Personal Autonomy, Family Role
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