Provides a helpful background on what it means that God speaks to and in the Christian community and how to help facilitate the evolution from "group" to "community." Developed in response to the needs of families and parishes for a strong support system for the Christian lifestyle, "F.I.R.E.": A Way of Being Church is an ongoing religious education process designed to bring people of all ages and backgrounds together in an atmosphere of faith-sharing. Using games, experiences, discussions, and simulations, it presents a veritable gold mine of easily adaptable material for today's changing families and Christian communities.