Annunciation Faith Formation for Adults at 970 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 US

What is Adult Faith Formation?

Adult Faith Formation

“At all times and in every age, the Church faces unique opportunities and challenges as it proclaims the Good News of God’s reign. Today is no exception.”(#25*) “The challenge of responding to these many needs and opportunities creates a vast pastoral agenda for the Catholic Church. Disciples young and old are called by name to go into the vineyard. In responding to this call, adults have the greatest responsibilities and the capacity to live the Christian message in its fully developed form. Their formation in faith is essential for the Church to carry out its mandate to proclaim the Good News of Jesus to the world. Effective adult formation is necessary to ‘equip the holy ones for the work of ministry’ (Eph 4:12). (#38*) This is the context in which adult faith formation must become our chief catechetical priority.” (#25*)

Pope John Paul II’s and our Bishops’ statements “…envision a laity who are living witnesses to Christ: well-formed in faith, enthusiastic, capable of leadership in the Church and in society, filled with compassion, and working for justice. The power of God’s word, regular prayer, a vibrant sacramental life, lay spirituality, the support of the Christian community, and the guidance of the Church’s social teaching will enrich and sustain this new era of the laity.” (#30*)

Are you willing to accept the challenge?

Annunciation’s Adult Faith Formation activities are presented to help you to develop the baptismal graces you have received so as to respond to the call of the Church’s vast pastoral agenda.

*USCCB, “Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us”

Opportunities in Adult Faith Formation

Lifelong learning: Whole Community Catechesis:

How is it implemented in Annunciation?

Question of the Week: discussions in households, parish meetings and among friends around the question posed by the gospel and found in the bulletin
Christ Renews Annunciation: an adult opportunity to deepen relationships with God and others in community held twice a year
Catechesis: an education of children, young people and adults in the faith of the Church through the teaching of Christian doctrine so as to make them disciples.

Christ Renews Annunciation: This is a wonderful renewal process offered in our parish twice a year. The weekends are separate for women and men. If you are interested, please pick up a brochure and registration form at the Adult Spirituality Office or you may register online....click on Christ Renews on the home page for registration form. This is a life-changing experience for the participants and the team who facilitate the weekend.

RCIA – the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: This is the process provided by the church for those wishing to know more about the Catholic Faith and/or wishing to join the Church. Sponsors are also needed to walk the journey of faith with a Candidate. Sponsoring is a way for Catholics to have their faith rejuvenated. It is a threefold gift: a gift to the person; a gift to the church; a gift to yourself. Sessions are held on Sunday mornings. If interested in either learning more about the Catholic faith or in being a sponsor, please call or e-mail, 407-869-7987 or Sr. Mary Schoberg.

Scripture Study: Each year we offer morning and evening courses on Wednesdays at 10:45am-12:15pm or 7:00-8:30pm. We have used the Little Rock Scripture Study, Six Weeks Through the Bible Study, and Christian Scripture Study. Fee is cost of book. See Scripture Study on the Home Page for current information. Pre-registration required. Please call 407-896-7987 or e-mail Alice Logan

Catholic Spirituality for Parents: Parents are the ultimate example of Christian love and devotion, within the family – The Domestic Church. Sessions are held during PREP time on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00-5:15pm and Wednesdays from 3:30-4:45pm. The Adult Spirituality Center is willing to offer this at other times, if requested. This is a great way to show by example that the study of religion is important! For more information/registration call 407-869-7987 or Alice Logan.

Re-Membering Church: This process is for those Catholics who have been away from the church. Sessions are held on Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm beginning in January and continue every other week until Holy Week. Please call 407-869-7987 or e-mail to register Alice Logan.

Adult Confirmation: Each year during the Easter Season the parish provides a six-week renewal program for adults who are active Catholics but have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation. These sessions are held on Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm and begin the week after Easter. Please call 407-869-7987 or e-mail Alice Logan for more information and to register. You may register online...click on Adult Confirmation on the Home Page.

The Long Retreat, the Spiritual Exercise of St. Ignatius: This is a program of prayer, experience, personal reflection and sharing. It is offered at Annunciation Parish each year beginning in August and closing in May. It begins with an Orientation Workshop in August in the Cultural Center for those who have been interviewed and completed registration. Call or e-mail Sr. Teresa Mary Dolan: 407-774-5646 .

Small Faith Communities: This special opportunity for spiritual growth started in our parish in January 2003. This experience is open to all women and men of the parish. The members meet monthly with Trained Leaders for: prayer, scripture reflection, an educational topic, shared faith, outreach and social time. “Small Faith Communities are the yeast and vitality of today’s parish” (U.S.C.C.B. Pastoral). To join a Faith Community or for more information please call 407-869-7987 or e-mail Sr. Mary Schoberg.

Friday Morning Scripture: Bring your Bible. Prior experience is not necessary. This small group meets Friday mornings at 10:30am to 12:00pm. ALL are welcome. For more information call Janine Jack, 407-333-2136.

One Bread, One Body: By studying the Sunday readings this small group comes together to strengthen each other through the Word, prayer and song in hopes of growing to know and follow our Lord Jesus. They meet Friday evenings at 7:00pm. For more information e-mail or call Bill Mitchell, 407-252-5392.

Contemplative Prayer: This ministry here at Annunciation is part of Contemplative Outreach, Ltd., a worldwide spiritual network of individuals and small faith communities committed to living the contemplative dimension of the Gospel in everyday life through the daily practice of Centering Prayer. Currently, there are two English Centering Prayer groups available at Annunciation on Mondays at 10:00am & 7:00pm and one Spanish group on Tuesdays at 10:00am. For more information call: Basha Perez (English), 407-869-0781 or Ilse Reissner (Spanish), 407-767-8271.

Marriage Renewal Weekend: On the renewal weekend, couples will discover fresh ways to strengthen their marriage while enhancing self and couple awareness. Couples experience a way to grow spiritually with each other in the warmth of our church community. All meals are provided as well as supervised affordable childcare, and you sleep in your own bed! For more information contact: Nancy and Walter Witt 407-774-1289.

Ministries of Mothers Sharing: The purpose of MOMS is to create an awareness in Women of the inner sacred self, while at the same time teaching them new ways to inspire, encourage, and affirm each other. Through this growth process women have the opportunity to clarify their values, claim their own giftedness, and bring these new strengths to their family relationships and to the Christian community at-large. Watch the bulletin for details. For more information call Linda Richter, 407-862-8961.

Lay Carmelites: The Lay Carmelite Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel (historically known as the Third Order) is a community of lay persons dedicated to a life of daily prayer, self denial, good works, mutual concern for others, and a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. A candidate will enter into a period of formation and training in Carmelite Spirituality. Formation time is a total of four years. General meetings are the first Saturday of each month in the Fireplace Room after the 8:00am Holy Mass until 12:00 Noon. For information call Mila Daco, 407-843-3637.

For more information and to register for courses call
407-869-7987 or
E-mail: Alice Logan

Annunciation Faith Formation for Adults at 970 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 US - What is Adult Faith Formation?