Adult Faith Formation
The 4 Pillars of Formation
Following a Synod of Bishops on priestly formation, Pope St. John Paul II published “I Will Give You Shepherds” (PDV). This document emphasized four pillars of priestly formation: human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral. This wholistic and integrative approach to formation should be seen as a model of formation for all Christians.
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The whole work of formation is deprived of its foundation if it lacks suitable human formation. (PDV, 43)
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Spiritual Formation introduces us to a deep communion with Jesus Christ, leads us to the total submission to the Spirit, in a filial attitude toward the Father and a trustful attachment to the Church. (PDV 45)
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“It is a fundamental demand of the human intelligence by which one ‘participates in the light of God's mind’ and seeks to acquire a wisdom which in turn opens to and is directed toward knowing and adhering to God.” (PDV 51)
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“Pastoral formation develops by means of mature reflection and practical application, and it is rooted in a spirit, which is the hinge of all and the force which stimulates it and makes it develop.” (PDV 57)
Human Formation
The Basis of All Formation
John Paul II Healing Center - promotes and inspires transformation in the heart of the Church, by healing and equipping God’s people for the New Evangelization.
Catholic Therapists - Find Catholic mental health professionals.
Soul Core - A movement born from the desire to nourish body AND soul through prayer and core strengthening, functional movements.
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Pietra Fitness - By combining stretching and strengthening exercises with Christian prayer and meditation, Pietra Fitness workouts enrich your body, mind, and soul so you can glorify God with your entire being.
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Spiritual Formation
In Communion with God and in Search of Christ
Hallow App - A Catholic Prayer & Meditation App (Free & Premium Versions)
Amen App - A free Catholic app that brings you beautiful prayers, faithful meditations and nourishing Scripture to draw your mind, body and soul to rest in God.
Intellectual Formation
Understanding the Faith
FORMED.org - FORMED provides the very best Catholic content from more than 60 organizations to help parishes, families and individuals explore their faith anywhere.
Word on Fire - sets out into the deep to reveal what it means to truly encounter Christ by proclaiming the universality of the Catholic faith that is both ancient and forever new.
Echoing the Mystery - This book opens a “fast track” for catechists to contemplate the mystery, as revealed in Scripture and described in the Catechism.
Pastoral Formation
Communion With the Charity of Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd
Franciscan at Home - Forming those who form others. Free for everyone in the Diocese of Toledo thanks to the generous donation to the diocese.
Revive Parishes - Revive Parishes was founded with a singular goal: to transform parish leaders so that they can revive their parishes.
Women's Ministry Resources
Walking with Purpose - a Catholic women's ministry that develops Bible studies to reach adult women, young adult women, and girls.
Theology of Home - created by two Catholic moms to help women overcome the struggles that keep us from confidently living and sharing the faith.
Blessed is She - a sisterhood of women who want to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through their Catholic faith.
Men's Ministry Resources
Heroic Men - a 100% FREE Catholic streaming platform designed especially for men who want to discover (or re-discover) the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic faith.
That Man is You - addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers.
Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance - instructs and disciples Catholic men to a deeper transformational relationship with Jesus Christ.
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