Designed to build connections and nurture holistic well-being
Kia ora e hoa!
Formatio Cards are an image-based tool designed to facilitate personal growth and meaningful kōrero. The name Formatio derives from the Latin word for "formation," which has been used to refer to the process of spiritual development and growth for hundreds of years.
These cards use imagery and themes that resonate across the cultural contexts of Aotearoa and Polynesia, providing a shared language for people of diverse backgrounds to articulate their emotions, recount experiences, and uncover new insights. For detailed activity instructions, please visit our Activities section or download our guidebook. I also encourage you to adapt and innovate, tailoring the use of the cards to your unique context.
These cards use imagery and themes that resonate across the cultural contexts of Aotearoa and Polynesia, providing a shared language for people of diverse backgrounds to articulate their emotions, recount experiences, and uncover new insights. Whether the focus is on exploring inner feelings, processing events, or discussing aspects of faith, the Formatio Cards are a catalyst for meaningful and creative kōrero.
While the activities on this website and in our guidebook are designed to get you started, it's just the beginning. I encourage you to adapt and innovate, tailoring the use of the cards to your unique context and the needs of your rangatahi. It’s my hope that these cards will nurture connection, foster emotional well-being, and support spiritual development in our communities, empowering our rangatahi to share their views and stories with confidence and authenticity.
Ngā mihi nui,
Brad Wood