Adult Faith Formation is any experience by which people consciously grow in the life of Christ. These experiences include, but are not limited to, opportunities for study and discussion, prayer and reflection, fellowship and mutual support. Through baptism, we are gifted by God to know and live out faith. 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. In answer to our baptismal call to holiness, we are challenged to growth in discipleship and to be women and men of prayer whose faith is alive and vital, grounded in a loving relationship with Jesus.
Adult Faith Formation: Angela McClellan – 215-855-1311 x122 – corpuschristiaff@yahoo.com
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How can the parish assist you in forming your faith?
Just as a seminary is the House of Formation for those studying for ordained Priesthood, your parish is intended to be the “House of Formation” for adult laity. The bishops of the United States were so convinced of this, that they created a pastoral plan for Adult Faith Formation entitled, Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us. In this document, the bishops stress “the pivotal importance of the Parish as the principal forum for lay formation.” They also emphasize that the “parish is the curriculum” for all ongoing adult faith formation since it creates a “living climate of faith.”
Where are you on the journey of ongoing conversion?
Prayerfully read about the disciples walk to Emmaus as recorded in Luke 24: 13-35. After pondering this Scripture passage, reflect upon where you are on the journey of ongoing conversion. Are you a stranger ~ feeling alienated from the Church you once loved? Can you recognize Jesus walking beside you and speaking to you? Is your heart burning within you? Please allow the Adult Faith Formation Program of your parish to assist you no matter where you are on the journey.
Year-long Recurring Events (PDFs)
- The Mom Cafe – 1/3/12, 2/7/12, 3/6/12, 4/3/12, 5/1/12, 10/2/12, 11/6/12, 12/4/12 (9:30am-11am Religious Education Room)
- The Guardians - 1/3/12, 2/7/12, 3/6/12, 5/1/12, 6/5/12, 8/7/12, 10/2/12, 11/6/12, 12/4/12
- TLC Ministry - Crafting handiwork for others in the parish
- Our Lady’s Bible Study – Mondays, beginning Jan. 2, 2012 (except holidays), 8:15-9:15am Parish Library
Upcoming One-Time Events (PDFs)
- Jan. 18, 2012 – Movie in the Morning #1: Servant of All: Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
- Mar. 19, 2012 – Morning Joe: Celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph’s Day
- Apr. 15, 2012 – Divine Mercy Holy Hour: Prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet
- Apr. 18, 2012 – Movie in the Morning #2: Road of Hope: Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen
- Sept. 15/16, 2012 – Catholic Book and Media Fair in the Church Narthex
- Oct. 12, 2012 – Evening of Reflection for Singles with Beth M. Knobbe (Registration Form)
- Nov. 18, 2012 – Singles “Save Our Season” Advent Wreath Night (Registration Form)
- Dec. 13, 2012 – Light Lunch: Come to the Stable Christmas Classic (Registration Form)
Upcoming Recurring Events (PDFs)
- Ash Wednesday Masses (2/22/12): 7:15am, 10am Corpus Christi School Prayer Service, 12:05pm, 7:30pm
- Rosary-Making: May 15, 2012 for Adults, July 17, 2012 for Youth, Sept. 18, 2012 for Adults