Principles of AFF
General Principles for Adult Faith Formation:
- Call all adults to conversion within the Church to serve the reign of God
- Orient adult Christian learning toward adult Christian living
- Strengthen the role and mission of the family in the Church and in Society
Principles for Planning Adult Faith Formation:
- Give adult faith formation the best of our pastoral resources and energies
- Make adult faith formation essential to the pastoral work of the parish
- Design adult faith formation opportunities to seve the needs and interests of all participants
Principles for Conducting Adult Faith Formation:
- Use the Catechumenate (RICA) model for all catechesis
- Respect different learning styles and needs of participants
- Engage adults actively in the actual life and ministry of the Christian community
Principles of Inculturation in Faith Formation:
- Bring the power of the Gospel into the very heart of culture and cultures
- Involve the whole people of God in inculturating the faith
- Let adult faith formation efforts be opportunities for inculturation and service
There are more resources available.
