The Diocese of Reno recognizes that Adult Faith Formation must be a priority in order for the faithful to continually mature as Catholic Christians and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. Our parishes continually strive to become more dynamic communities of faith, where adult members are immersed in lifelong catechesis and are convinced of the mission in building up the Kingdom of God. Adult Faith Formation is not a program; it is a process, an approach, a philosophy which evolves as the needs of our people evolve. The office of Faith Formation is to affirm the priority of adult catechesis and to provide leadership, worship, personnel, services, and resources to assist parishes in developing adult faith formation processes. The office is enthusiastically committed to an ongoing, dynamic vision of Adult Faith Formation as well as a supporting parish efforts to implement the mandates of our 2nd Diocesan Synod.

WE AFFIRM

• That the call to place adult faith formation at the center of the Church’s catechetical mission involves a necessary conversion and a paradigm shift from past priorities and commitments
• The central importance of the family in our adult faith formation efforts
• The connection between adult catechesis and the daily challenge to Catholics to engage in the advance of the mission of the Church
• To continue to support parishes as they strive to foster an environment which allows for adult faith formation to flourish