“Were not our hearts burning within us while He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32)
Adult Faith Formation
In 1999, the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops issued a new document based on the above Scripture titled, Our Hearts Were Burning within Us. In the document, Churches were encouraged to make adult education a high priority.
Adult faith formation facilitates continual spiritual and catechetical growth of parish adults. The US Bishops explain: “The Church’s Pastoral ministry exists to sustain the work of the Gospel… To grow in discipleship throughout life; all believers need and are called to build vibrant parish and diocesan communities of faith and service.” To form adults who cultivate a lively spirituality with a powerful sense of mission and apostolate. Nourished by word, sacrament, and communal life, they will witness and share the Gospel in their homes, neighborhoods, places of work, and centers of culture.
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