| "Adult faith formation, by which people consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer, and study, must be "the central task in the catechetical enterprise," becoming "the axis around which revolves the catechesis of childhood and adolescence as well as that of old age." Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, #5 |
Our Mission:
To assist parishes as they facilitate the process of creating a culture of mature adult discipleship that is a living, fruitful and explicit profession of faith. Through training and resources the diversity of adult life tasks in relationship to faith are served. This effort finds its inspiration amid the fullness of Christian life and the vision put forth in the following documents:
- The General Directory for Catechesis
- The National Directory for Catechesis
- Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States
Adult Faith Formation Resources for the Year of St. Paul - June 2008 - June 2009
"The Apostle of the Gentiles, who dedicated himself to the spreading of the good news to all peoples spent himself for the unity and harmony of all Christians. May he guide us and protect us to advance in the humble and sincere search for the full unity of all the members of the mystical Body of Christ" --- His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
Click HERE for a Listing of Resources and weblinks
Prayer Services for use with parish groups during the Year of Paul
Ordinary Time Prayer Option One
Ordinary Time Prayer Option Two
Ordinary Time Prayer Option Three
Advent Prayer Option
Coming Soon!
Christmas Prayer
Lent Prayer Easter Prayer
Models for Using the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Developed by members of the National Advisory Committee on Adult Religious Education (NACARE) based on feedback from submissions from Diocesan and Eparchial Adult Faith Formation Contacts in the United States. NACARE wishes to thank Ms. Rose Bennett who served as Editor, and to Sharon Bogusz who provided layout assistance for the materials.
Download the MS Word Version HERE Download the PDF Version HERE
Catechist Certification with Specialization in Adult Catechesis
Those working with adult faith formation may earn catechist certification with a specialization in adult catechesis.
Current Course Offerings
See our Calendar of Events for date and location of current adult catechesis courses.
Adult Faith Foramtion Opportunities in Archdiocesan Parishes
Parishes offering Adult Bible Studies and Faith Formation Throughout the Year
Adult Journey of Conversion St. John, Westminster, January 22, 29, February 5, 19, 2009 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Registration Brochure
Seminars in Evangelization St. John, Frederick, February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2009 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Registration Brochure
Adult Faith e-Newsletter
January 7, 2009 issue
September 11, 2008 issue
An electronic newsletter of the Division of Evangelization and Catechesis conveys up-to-date resources and happenings in the areas of Evangelization, Adult Faith Formation and RCIA. This newsletter is in Adobe PDF format; the hyperlinks within the document are "live" and may be accessed by simply scrolling the mouse over the blue highlighted HERE and right clicking.
Adult Confirmation
Read more information about adult confirmation in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Christian Initiation Schedule of Celebrations 2008-2009
Coordinator of Evangelization & Adult Catechesis
Sharon A. Bogusz
410-547-5414
sbogusz@archbalt.org
