The goal of adult faith formation to ‘form adults who actively cultivate a lively baptismal and Eucharistic spirituality with a powerful sense of mission and apostolate. Nourished by word, sacrament and communal life, they will witness and share the Gospel in their homes, neighborhoods, places of work and centers of culture” (Our Hearts Were Burning  # 5) 

Welcome friends in Christ!

All are called to make a specific and enthusiastic commitment to adult faith formation. While affirming and honoring adult catechesis efforts that have been made in the past the Diocese of Green Bay is energetically committed to making adult faith formation the foundational catechetical mission  of the Diocese. As foundational ,it will emphasize that as members of a parish community plan, celebrate, preach, serve, teach, witness, welcome, gather, socialize and pray together they must first keep in mind the formation of the adult members of the parish community.

The adult faith formation pages contain helpful materials, resources and templates to assist you in placing adult faith formation at the center of our parish catechetical mission. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have suggestions or ideas as to how to enhance the content for this area.

Adult faith formation is my passion and I am here to assist you to grow, strengthen and evaluate adult faith formation in your parish. I can help you with strategic planning, understanding the principles of andragogy or presenting to the adults of your parish.

Beannachtai (Blessings)

Julianne Donlon-Stanz
Adult Faith Formation/Young Adult Ministry
Director Diocese of Green Bay P.O. Box 23825 Green Bay WI 54305

(920) 272 8270
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“Because of its importance and because all other forms of catechesis are oriented in some way to it, catechesis of adults must have priority at all levels of the Church” (NCD #188)

Adult Faith Formation Vision Statement:
The vision of adult faith formation for the Diocese of Green Bay is one that challenges our parishes to become more dynamic communities that support lifelong learning and growth in discipleship by placing adult faith formation at the center of parish life. Our vision is of a diocese made up of parishes were all of our adult members are immersed in lifelong catechesis and the mission of building up the Kingdom of God.
 

Role of the Diocese of Green Bay:
The primary role of the Diocese of Green Bay is to affirm the priority of adult catechesis and to provide leadership, personnel, services and resources to assist parishes in developing adult faith formation programs.
The Diocese of Green Bay is enthusiastically committed to the vision of Adult Faith Formation and to supporting parish efforts to implement the Bishop’s pastoral plan.
 

We Affirm:

• The priority of lifelong Catholic education as the center of our Diocesan and parish catechetical efforts.
• That the parish itself is an environment of adult faith formation. Every activity and relationship is a formative experience for learners and has the potential to form mature disciples.
• The call to place adult faith formation at the center of the Church’s catechetical mission involves a conversion and a shift in priorities, thinking and commitments.
• The importance of the family in our adult faith formation efforts.
• The connection between adult catechesis and stewardship and the challenge to Catholics to give of prayer, service and sharing to advance the mission of the Church.

Calendar of Events

A variety of adult faith formation opportunities are available and nearly all classes are offered to adults at no charge. This is possible through the generosity of your donations to the annual Bishop’s Appeal. Thank you for supporting this ministry and ensuring the quality of adult programming in our Diocese.

2010-2011 Adult Faith Formation classes and events

To register for any of these classes please contact Shelia, Department of Education at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 920-272-8276.

Strategic Plan

The Diocese of Green Bay is committed to making adult faith formation the foundational form of catechesis in the parish.  It emphasizes that as members of a parish community plan, celebrate, preach, serve, teach, witness, welcome, gather, socialize and pray together they must first keep in mind the formation of the adult members of the parish community.

The Strategic Plan for adult faith formation involved the catechetical leaders and pastors of the Diocese of Green Bay. Focus and direction was provided by the Adult Faith Formation Advisory Team.  

As part of the plan’s development process, we identified a set of priorities and goals for adult faith formation over the next three years that incorporates the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of adult faith formation. Action plans reflect the goals and priorities of this ministry.

Priorities and Goals of Adult Faith Formation of the Diocese of Green Bay (F.A.C.E.S.)
Foundations

• To nurture the faith of our adults so that people consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer.
• To provide the necessary materials and resources to enable parishes to implement intentional, diverse and consistent adult faith formation programming.
• To develop and implement programs based on the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults which integrate the teachings, traditions and values of the Catholic Church.
• To promote and provide for adults in family formation programs based on the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults.

Allocation

• To develop and implement a just and equitable salary scale for adult faith formation directors
• To outline a catechetical budget for adult faith formation programming for use in each parish.

Communication

• To develop and implement a marketing plan for adult faith formation.
• To ensure that adult faith formation is the central catechetical mission of the Catholic Church.
• To research and disseminate “best practices” in adult faith formation.

Evangelization

• Invite and enable ongoing conversion to Jesus in Holiness of Life.
• Call and prepare adults to act as disciples to the world.

Support

• To provide increased networking and opportunities for collaboration.
• To provide ongoing professional development opportunities and faith formation for all involved in adult faith formation.