Description
Neil Parent lends his authoritative voice to the issue of adult faith formation. Parent articulates his view that learning about the faith in adulthood is not merely an extension of basic childhood religious education, but is rather a continuous, lifelong process. Drawing from years of experience leading the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership, Parent combines Church teaching and adult learning theory to make this a must-read for pastors, catechists, and students in faith formation ministries.
Product Details
“A symphony of practical wisdom.”
“Neil Parent orchestrates a symphony of practical wisdom and resources to support the emerging adult faith formation leader in both parish and diocese.”
Sr. Angela Ann Zukowski
Director of the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives
The University of Dayton“New insights.”
“Anyone familiar with adult faith formation will be able to take away new insights from the wisdom and tested pastoral practice reflected in this book. Anyone new to the field will find much on which to build a parish adult faith formation effort.”
Michael Steier
Associate Director
Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops“Confronting and comforting.”
“Confronting and comforting, Catholic and ecumenical, missteps and miracles. Neil Parent did it all. This book puts flesh on the goal of comprehensive lifelong adult faith formation.”
Leland D. Nagel
Executive Director
National Conference for Catechetical Leadership“A valuable gift.”
“This is not a book that should be on every catechetical leader's shelf. It should constantly be in their hands, their minds, their hearts. It is practical, perceptive, pertinent, persuasive and powerful.”
Janet Schaeffler, OP.
Catechetical Leader
Additional Resources
Adult Formation and Liturgy

Historic Milestones

Intergenerational Catechesis

Approaches to Learning Needs Analysis

Parish as a Teaching Community

Program Planning Guide and Checklist

Designing Promotional Material

Relevant Ecclesial Documents Concerning Adult Faith Formation

Sample Letter of Appointment
