Adult Faith Formation

Adult Formation
All that we provide in the formation of our adult faith community can fall under the subtitles of evangelization and catechesis. We turned to the church's documents to define what we mean by each of these terms.

First Evangelization:  The Church "exists in order to evangelize" (100) that is "the carrying forth of the Good News to every sector of the human race so that by its strength it may enter into the hearts of men and renew the human race". (101)


Second Catechesis:  "The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch, but also in communion and intimacy, with Jesus Christ". (236) All evangelizing activity is understood as promoting communion with Jesus Christ. Starting with the "initial" (237) conversion of a person to the Lord, moved by the Holy Spirit through the primary proclamation of the Gospel, catechesis seeks to solidify and mature this first adherence. It proposes to help those who have just converted "to know better this Jesus to whom he has entrusted himself: to know his 'mystery', the kingdom of God proclaimed by him, the requirements and comments contained in his Gospel message, and the paths that he has laid down for anyone who wishes to follow him".
General Directory for Catechesis Paragraph 80

• Bible Studies

The Eucharist in the Scripture

Among Catholic Christians and other liturgically oriented faith traditions, the Eucharist is central to our faith and worship. The goal of this study is to gain insight and appreciation for the deep biblical roots of the Eucharist.  This eleven week study will begin on Wednesday, January 4
9:00-10:15 a.m.  Meets in the Adult Education Rooms in the Parish Center

Previous Bible Study is not necessary.  Come and join others who want to grow in their knowledge and love of God through study of the Scriptures.
Questions:  email Jan , email Ray-rrzepecki@stgerard.org or leave a message at the Parish Office 323-2379
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A Woman’s Heart, God’s Dwelling Place
Spring 2023
Tuesday Evening Women’s Scripture Study from Beth Moore, author, Bible teacher, and founder of Living Proof Ministries. Perhaps no Old Testament event so dramatically illustrates God's persistent desire to relate to His children as the building of the tabernacle in the wilderness. Through the tabernacle God initiated a deeper relationship with His Chosen People by bringing reconciliation and revealing His glory. And certainly, no Old Testament event so richly prefigures the coming of the true Tabernacle, Jesus Christ. In this 11-week in-depth Bible study you will be challenged to prepare your heart, like the holy of holies, to become a home for His love and glory — a dwelling place for the Most High God.
Join us for the introductory session January 10^th 6:30-8:00pm Adult Formation room. Please email rrzepecki@stgerard.org to RSVP.  Lead facilitators are Cindy Holmes, Wendi Martin, Kim Molnar, Mandi D’Allesandro.