"Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way
and opened the Scriptures to us?" (Luke 24:32)

Upcoming Events | Resources | Adult Faith Formation newsletter

The Office for Formation of the Laity serves Archdiocesan parishes in the carrying out the mission of adult faith formation.

•  Assists in the implementation of the U.S. Bishops Pastoral Plan, "Our Hearts were burning within us" ( www.usccb.org/education/ourhearts.htm )
•  Offers ongoing formation workshops for parish coordinators and teams
•  Supports parish coordinators through meetings and networking
•  Provides consultation to pastors and coordinators through parish visits, phone conversations and email

For more information, please call 215-587-5630.

Upcoming Events
Regional meetings for Directors and Coordinators of Adult Faith Formation (D/CAFF) : click here for a brochure

Friday, February 19, 2010
Our Lady of Ransom, Philadelphia (Philadelphia-North Vicariate)
11:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Friday, April 16, 2010
Corpus Christi, Upper Gwynedd (Montgomery County Vicariate)
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Adult Faith Formation Workshop--Saturday, January 9, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Baptismal Preparation as a Vehicle for Adult Faith Formation
Presenter: Sister Sandy DeMasi, SSJ, Director of Liturgy at St. Rose of Lima, Short Hills, NJ
Click here for flyer and registration form.

Resources
Distance Learning
•  Felician College
•  University of Notre Dame
•  University of Dayton

Online Resources for Faith Formation and Spirtuality
•  A Sacred Space
•  University of Creighton
•  Catholic Online
•  St. Anthony Messenger
•  United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
•  Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association

Periodicals
•  America www.americamagazine.org
•  Church www.churchmagazine.org
•  Today's Parish www.todaysparish.com

Programs
•  "Walk to Jerusalem " is a walking program developed by a parish nurse which logs the miles of parishioners as they take an imaginary trip to Jerusalem . (www.realmedicine.org/walktoJerusalem )
•  "I Believe " is a DVD series with workbook on the Creed
( www.crossroadsinitiative.com )
•  "Following Christ " is a small group faith sharing program with discussion booklet on the Gospel of Mark. ( www.catholicfaithsharing.com )
•  " Eucharist: Source and Summit " is a small group faith sharing program with discussion booklet ( www.catholicfaithsharing.com )
•  " Jesus: A Historical Portrait " a 12 month subscription which integrates Biblical scholarship with Catholic teachings ( www.americancatholic.org )