Faith Formation

Catechesis is a responsibility of the entire Christian community. This is should not be the work of catechists and priests alone, but of the whole community of the faithful. The Christian community follows the development of catechetical processes, for children, young people and adults, as a duty that involves and binds it directly. (GDC 220) A fully Christian community can exist only when a systematic catechesis of all its members takes place and when an effective and well developed catechesis of adults is regarded as the central task of the catechetical enterprise.” (ACCC, no. 25).

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Faith Formation is more than the handing on of religious instruction.  Its goal is growth in faith, which implies both formation and transformation, leading one to live out the Gospel as part of a believing community.   Religious education is a lifelong process.  Everyone, including the Catechist, is always a learner.

Faith Formation is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church.  Through Faith Formation, the church seeks to prepare its members, old and young, to proclaim the Good News and to translate this proclamation into action.