Resources

For parish RCIA teams

For parishes welcoming returning Catholics

For segments of the Catholic adult population

For prayer and spirituality

For Scripture
Two ways to approach Scripture:

1. A study of a particular book or a scriptural theme, using scripture scholarship and exegesis as sources for learning about Scripture

2. Using Scripture for prayer and faith-sharing. Although there is a minimal amount of "exegesis" in this approach, Scripture is primarily a source for spiritual growth.

“Question of the Week” resources - The “question of the week” is a strategy to encourage people to reflect on the Sunday readings during the week and develop the habit of reflecting and sharing on the Sunday Scriptures . The question is usually printed in the bulletin, spoken from the pulpit after the homily. Sometimes there is a question geared for children. It is encouraged that every group that meets in the parish that week (from the pastoral council to children in faith formation) take 5-10 minutes to share on the question of the week. There is often a question for family faith-sharing at home.

We Believe - See Question of the Week
Loyola Press - Click Sunday Connection

For Exploring Catholic Faith

On-line courses for Adults

For Non-gathered Learning (pamphlets, seasonal booklets, CDs, etc)

Resources and other helps for small Christian communities of all kinds

  • Quest - Archdiocese of Hartford - seasonal; subscription
  • Impact - 6 session, theme-based resources for small groups from Renew International
  • Gathered in His Name - 6 sessions per theme. Some themes in this series are “The Old Testament”, “Sacraments”, The Spirit of Vatican II”, “Great 20th Century Catholics” - St. Anthony Messenger Press
  • Disciples in Mission - Oregon Catholic Press
  • Catholic FaithSharing - themes in the series include Reconciliation, Eucharist, The Gospel of Mark and the Gospel of Luke
  • Pastoral Planning - At the Home page, click on the Center for Small Christian Communities for numerous resources

For Intergenerational or Whole Parish Learning

Nuts and Bolts: Ideas and Practices for Adult Faith Formation by Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP. An excellent resource of both real initiatives, programs, processes working in parishes and planning tools around issues pertinent to adult faith formation (motivation, publicity, etc). The entire resource or topical portions are downloadable at Pastoral Planning and click on Center for Lifelong Faith Formation.

As we explore The Heart of Christ this year, why not engage in a theologically rich and prayerfully reflective program on Jesus and discipleship in Jesus, the Way: The Path of Christian Discipleship, a video workshop with Tom Zanzig. A leader’s guide maps out three sessions (1 ½ to 2 hours each), and you may purchase participant booklets. This program is available in the Diocesan Video and Resource Center or it may be purchased through RCL Benziger

Go to the following publishing companies’ websites and catalogs for many other resources on a variety
of topics and formats for adult faith formation:

The Center for Learning
Center for Ministry Development
Faith Formation Learning Exchange
Good Ground Press
Liguori Press
Little Rock Scripture Study
Liturgical Press
Liturgy Training Publications
Lifelong Faith Associates
Loyola Press
National Pastoral Life Center
Oregon Catholic Press
Our Sunday Visitor
The Center for Adult Faith Formation; The Center for Household and Family Life
Paulist Evangelization Ministries
Paulist Press
RCL Benziger
Resource Publications
Renew International
St. Anthony Messenger Press and Franciscan Communications
Twenty-third (23rd) Publications
William B. Sadlier Co., Inc.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
The Official Vatican website

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