10 Opportunities for Building Adult Faith Formation

To make adult catechesis a priority, look at what is already happening in your parish and then at ways to enhance or expand formation, starting with these 10 opportunities for building adult faith formation.

1. Sunday liturgy
   Sunday liturgy is the center of our Church’s life. It is the place where the largest number of people is catechized regularly—through communal prayer, homilies, music, hospitality, the environment, and even the bulletin! Work in conjunction with priests, the liturgy committee, and others to build a variety of ways to help your parishioners look more deeply at liturgy.
2. RCIA
   While the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is focused on those who are joining the Church, it reaches well beyond. Recruiting and training team members and sponsors is one way to bring others into this process. Using the process as a model for a separate formation opportunity for parishioners has been used in many parishes with great success.
3. Parent sacramental sessions