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Phone: (808) 585-3300 Fax: (808) 545-5063
Phone: (808) 585-3300 Fax: (808) 545-5063
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Adult Catechesis
Every disciple of the Lord Jesus shares in this mission. To do their part, adult Catholics must be mature in faith and well equipped to share the Gospel, promoting it in every family circle, in every church gathering, in every place of work and in every public forum.
Our Hearts Were Burning, Paragraph 2
A graphic depicting the document "Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States" (OHWB) by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Graphic created at Wordle.net
Adult Faith Formation:
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is growing in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer and study (OHWB 5)
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must be situated not at the periphery of the Church's educational mission, but at its center (OHWB, 42)
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leads to a living, explicit and fruitful faith (OHWB 49)
Adult Faith Formation is NOT a Program
Adult Faith Formation (AFF) is a process, an approach, a philosophy. AFF utilizes prayer, liturgy, programs, retreats, social outreach, study, small faith sharing groups, reflection etc...to deepen relationship with God, self and others. AFF empowers the lay vocation!
Faith Formation Resources
Options for Adult Faith Formation Leader Development:
Franciscan at Home - Diocese of Honolulu landing page
University of Dayton AFF Certificate Program
Options for Adult Faith Formation in Your Parish:
Potential Speakers for Your Parish or Vicariate Event
Theological Foundation and Specialization Courses
Additional Adult Faith Formation Courses
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Contact the Office of Worship
For questions, please contact Lisa Gomes, Director, Office of Evangelization and Catechesis: Email or call 808.203.6745.
