| "Adult
Catholics must be mature in faith and well equipped
to share the Gospel, promoting it in every family
circle, in every church gathering, in every
place of work, and in every public forum. They
must be men and women of prayer whose faith
is alive and vital, grounded in a deep commitment
of the person and message of Jesus."
–From
"Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A
Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in
the United States"
U.S. Catholic Bishops, 1999
In
1999, the bishops issued an impassioned call
to pastors, parish staffs, and all Catholics
to renew their commitment to adult formation
in the faith. At St. Matthew’s, we have
long taken seriously the need to help adults
grow in their knowledge of the faith and in
their desire and ability to more closely follow
the Lord Jesus and bring the good news to
all nations.
Faith
Perspectives is one part of our adult formation
efforts. Each issue in this occasional series
focuses on an issue of importance in the faith.
Often, it will highlight a recent document
from the Vatican or the U.S. bishops. Check
back here often for new Perspectives.
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