Adult Faith Formation | St.Mary Catholic Church

Faith is both a gift of God and a human act by which the believer gives personal adherence to God who invites his response, and freely assents to the whole truth that God has revealed. It is this revelation of God which the Church proposes for our belief, and which we profess in the Creed, celebrate in the sacraments, live by right conduct that fulfills the twofold commandment of charity (as specified in the ten commandments), and respond to in our prayer of faith. Faith is both a theological virtue given by God as grace, and an obligation which flows from the first commandment of God.

Catechism of the Catholic Church, 26, 142, 150, 1814, 2087

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops on Adult Faith Formation

Learning Target 2.2.12 – The Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist together constitute the Sacraments of Christian lnitiation, whose unity must be safeguarded. The Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. [Catechism of the Catho/ic Church #1285]
Learning Target 2.2.22 – Confirmation perfects baptismal grace; it is the sacrament in which the Holy Spirit roots one more deeply in divine filiation, incorporates one more firmly into Christ, strengthens one’s bond with the Church, associates one more closely with her mission, and helps one bear witness to the Christian fa ith in words , accompanied by deeds. [Catechism of the Catho/ic Church #1316]

Meet with Dr. Sharon Skeans on/or before September 15 to discern your faith journey.
Submit an updated baptismal certificate.
Select a sponsor who is a “fully initiated Catholic” as prescribed by Canon Law.
Attend the September 28 Retreat at the home of Sharon Skeans.
Prepare for and participate in 5-6 sessions with team catechists (Diane Pasket, Elizabeth Plessala, Debbie & Bobby Williams , and Sharon Skeans).
Continue to attend weekly Mass & increase your daily prayer lite.
Celebrate the “joy” of the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit at a regional site presided by the cardinal or bishop.

For more information, please contact:

Sharon Skeans
[email protected].