Adult Faith Formation

 “Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us?”  These words from Luke’s gospel open the United States Catholic Bishops Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States called, Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us. This document challenges parishes and dioceses to place adult faith formation at the forefront of catechetical planning.  “We are convinced that effective adult faith formation will make our efforts in all [educational] initiatives more fruitful.” {p 5, OHB}  because “An adult community whose faith is well-formed and lively will more effectively pass that faith 
on to the next generation.” {p 13, OHB.}

In addition to our specialized programs for sacrament preparation, St Thomas More provides opportunities for general adult faith formation on a weekly basis.  Series are offered in liturgy, scripture, morality, social justice, sacraments, catechetics, spirituality, ministry, and church documents as well as staff development.  Flexible scheduling (both morning and evening sessions) enables our programs to average 80 participants per session!  Our
goal is to empower adults to know and live the message of Jesus.

        For more information call Connie at the parish office (361-8840) or email her at conniec@stmlv.org