This TWO-YEAR opportunity to explore various aspects of Christian living and leadership is offered to all members of your parish/mission. This is an opportunity for adult faith formation, especially for anyone who catechizes at any level or participates in any church ministry. Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us reminds us of the importance of adult faith formation.
The BASIC FORMATION PROGRAM strives to prepare lay ministers by: 1. fostering a basic understanding of self and others; 2. exploring the call to ministry that is rooted in the sacrament of Baptism as God’s initiative; 3. providing opportunities for the understanding and integration of the Scriptures, Sacraments, Church and the content of faith; 4. encouraging the practice of various kinds and styles of prayer, including meditation and contemplation; 5. developing the skills of communication and collaboration; and 6. acquiring an understanding of the Vatican II documents and Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Basic Formation utilizes a combination of VLCFF (Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation) through the University of Dayton and our own locally produced Zoom sessions through the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis. (The VLCFF courses are not college credit courses but are continuing education units.) The Basic Formation process consists of a total of 120 clock hours. Participants have three years from when they begin the Basic Formation process to complete the Basic Formation process for a certificate. Basic Formation is offered in both English and Spanish.
We encourage any adult who is interested in growing in their foundational understanding of the faith to register for this course. The first session of English Basic Formation will be on September 14, 2024 and the first session of Spanish Basic Formation will be on September 21, 2024. Registration for Year One (2024-2025) is due on August 15, 2024.