“Adult Faith Formation Will Strengthen and Invigorate All the Charisms That Adults Receive!”     

(Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, 39)

Why Adult Faith Formation?

In their document “Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us” the US bishops’ renewed a commitment to fostering faith formation for adults. We are continually being formed in our faith. A renewed commitment to adult faith formation necessitates a need for quality programming and a variety of opportunities for all adults.

Here are just a few of the wonderful opportunities for adults to deepen and explore their faith right here in the Diocese of Rochester!

Visit the U.S. Bishops' Website on Pope Benedict XVI's "Charity in Truth"

THE YEAR FOR PRIESTS: June 19, 2009-June 19, 2010

Daily 3-Minute Retreat from the Loyola Jesuits

Visit the US Bishops' website for happy and holy marriages!

Free Faith Formation Audio: Lectures, Reflections, and More!
(Courtesy of St. Martha's Church, Kingwood, TX)"

The Diocese of Rochester Podcast: Scripture, Reflections, and More

St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry

Graduate Studies, Certification Programs, Diocesan Adult Faith Formation Events and more!

• The Shannon Lecture Series at Nazareth College

Retreat/Renewal/Spiritual Centers:

Places for retreats, silent reflection, events, spiritual programming, and more!

• Mercy Prayer Center
• Notre Dame Retreat House
• Stella Maris Retreat and Renewal Center
• The Abbey of the Genesee
• Mount Saviour Monastery

• Catechist Formation Offerings

• What's Happening for Catholics in their twenties and thirties?

• Theology on Tap Parish Sponsorship Program  (Acrobat File...171kb)

• Check out these on-line adult faith formation web pages (word file)

Please to be sure to check with your home parish and neighboring parish about adult faith formation opportunities like parish retreats, bible studies, guest speakers, pilgrimages and tours, and enrichment sessions. Chances are, there’s something going on in your neighborhood!