Adult Faith Formation & Programs
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“The Church's catechetical mission aims to help the faithful of all ages to grow in both human and Christian maturity, enriching the whole of life with the leaven of the Gospel. Consequently, appropriate goals and content will embrace all the faith dimensions of an adult life—for example, understanding and communicating the faith, skills needed for personal growth, the experience of family life, relationships, public service, and concern for the common good.
Three major goals guide and direct efforts in adult faith formation:
- Invite and Enable Ongoing Conversion to Jesus in Holiness of Life.
- Promote and Support Active Membership in the Christian Community.
- Call and Prepare Adults to Act as Disciples in Mission to the World."
-- excerpted from Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Formation in the United States. -
"Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord." Eph 5:10
Faith formation is a life-long process. We never stop learning. Our parish seeks to provide ongoing formation for adults at all stages and states of life. We have several Adult Faith Formation Programs that allow adults in our community to continue their spiritual formation. Additional opportunities are provided throughout the year.
Contact: Jennifer Hardee
Phone: 469-467-9669 ext. 109
Email: jhardee@ourladyofangels.com
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Busy Disciple Tools
As one understands that Faith Formation is truly a lifetime endeavor of searching, questioning, discovering, and celebrating illumination, it becomes imperative that the seeker knows of, and employs all the tools that the Church has to offer. To that end, the following are a smattering of tools for the “busy disciple”:
AnyGivenSunday: Reflections for a Young Church. Any Given Sunday endeavors to bring the richness and beauty of the weekly Sunday readings alive for the young church. Reflections are written by some of the best-known Catholic youth speakers, musicians, and comedians in the country.
3-Minute Retreat: 3 minutes a day, 24 hours of peace. Loyola's online retreat invites you to experience a daily prayer break with Scripture and reflection.
Sunday Connection: The Sunday Connection provides useful background and activities to better understand the upcoming Sunday Scripture readings, helping you to connect the Scripture to daily life in a meaningful way.
IgnatianSpirituality.com and blogs such as People for Others and Other6 nurture the faith of the online community. Also check out Loyola Press on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Daily Examen Journal: Delve into where God has been present throughout your day and reflect on tomorrow's choices with this traditional Ignatian prayer
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