When this book was mentioned in class I had no idea just how up-my-alley this book would be. For years now I have had increasing interest in liturgics and the formative power of ritual. This is considered to be Westerhoff's most seminal work. Here he reflects upon and critiques Christian education built upon a school or lecture style model. Instead he champions "enculturation." Our children need not only to be filled with the right ideas but to inhabit a community, a whole world, a "culture" which is determined by Christian faith. This includes especially our rituals, our symbolism, our liturgy, the way we order our time, and our Christian speech. Children learn best when they are caught in a new imaginative world. This book points out the need and helps to point the way forward. This revised edition has Westerhoff reflect on his work in both retrospective critique, development, and reaffirmation. It also includes a study guide and short memoir. This is a landmark work which continues to speak to today.