Adult Faith Formation

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish enthusiastically embraces the United States Catholic Bishops' call to a renewed commitment to adult faith formation.  Positioning Adult Faith Formation at the heart of our catechetical vision and practice.  We, like the US Bishops, pledge to support adult faith formation without weakening our commitment to our other essential educational ministries.

Every disciple of the Lord Jesus shares in this mission.  To do their part, 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.  They must be women and men of prayer whose faith is alive and vital, grounded in a deep commitment to the person and message of Jesus Christ. (par. 2 OHWB)

To teach as Jesus did means calling and equipping all Christians of every age and stage of life to fulfill their baptismal call to holiness in family, Church, and society - their mission to evangelize and transform the world into a more caring and just society.  Ongoing faith formation is essential to accomplish this mission; it does not end at confirmation or graduation but continues until one's death. (par. 44 OHWB)

Every time adults gather, from committee and group meetings to structured spiritual growth programs, adult faith formation is taking place.  Concrete approaches to Adult Faith Formation at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish are:

Family or Home Centered Activities

• Weekly Reflections on the Sunday Gospel in the Bulletin
• Monthly Newsletter
• Seasonal Reflection Materials
• "St. Elizabeth Reads" Googling God, by Mike Hayes
• Small Groups
• Monday Scripture Study - Click here for more information
• Small Faith Sharing Groups
• Men of Action
• MOMS - Ministry of Mothers Sharing

Large Groups

• Monthly Adult Education Lector Series, 2nd Thursday of Every Month
• Family Camp Retreat - June 20 - 22, 2008 Registration will begin in early 2008 
• Women's Winter Wisdom Retreat - Last weekend in January every year
• CEW Retreats - every fall and spring