Goals of our Adult Formation Activities at Saint Anselm:
We develop a relationship with Christ through sacraments, prayer, works of justice, and spiritual direction.
We promote evangelization as a way of bringing the Good News to all persons.
We educate toward development of an informal moral conscience.
Content of our Adult Formation Rotates in Cycles on These Topics:
Scripture and Tradition (creeds, doctrines of faith, Church history), Mass, Sacraments, and prayer life
Call to holiness through the 10 Commandments, Beatitudes, Jesus' commandment to love one another as He has loved us
Teaching on the dignity of the human person, sin, grace, and virtues
Social teaching
Prayer and spiritual traditions
Methods of our Adult Learning Include:
Liturgy (weekly Eucharist, daily Mass, and other communal prayer experiences)
Family and home centered activities (newspapers, seasonal booklets, home blessings, and Catholic websites)
RCIA (Sacrament preparation)
Small Groups (faith sharing, support, and study groups)
Large Groups (speakers, supper/speaker events, book discussions, film festivals, travel, retreats, service involvement, and reflection)
Individual Activities (print resources or Catholic websites, resources for studying the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catholic phone apps, and individual prayer and reflection)