Adult Faith Formation
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published a document titled "Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us" to address the topic of faith formation in adults. They surfaced challenges that define the very essence of the vast differences in all adults but still remain confident in the knowledge that, "Disciples young and old are called by name to go into the vineyard. In responding to this call, adults 'have the greatest responsibilities and the capacity to live the Christian message in its fully developed form.'" Their formation in faith is essential for the Church to carry out its mandate to proclaim the Good News of Jesus to the world. Effective adult formation is necessary to "equip the holy ones for the work of ministry" (Eph 4:12). [taken from Part I of the document]
In our attempt to provide opportunites for catechesis and formation for the adult communitiy of our parish we are currently in a "parsihwide" renewal program called "Disciples In Mission." Each Lent we invite the parish to gather in Word by participating in small groups, as a family or even as individuals in the pew weekly to break open the scriptures in a more in depth way that reaches beyond the homily. In Lent of 2009 we began the first of a three year process to build a sense of responsibility in renewing the faith of our adult lives with more than 150 participants. For more information or assistance in nurturing your adult faith, please contact Bridgit Goedeke in the Office of Fatih Formation.
Disciples In Mission
Year II of Disciples In Mission was another great success! How can you be more involved - pray with us as we prepare for Year III the Prayer of St. Francis to help inspire all to find their place by sharing faith with one another.
Anyone interested in Disciples In Mission should contact Bridgit in the Office of Faith Formation at 410-879-1706 ext. 111.
