The Catholic Adult Faith Formation 1 course is now accepting applicants for 2009.
Many of us have undertaken studies in work-related fields, but may not have had the opportunity in faith formation until now. If you wish to engage with some of the challenges and questions of life; if you're ready to deepen and develop your Catholic faith, then Catholic Adult Faith Formation 1 awaits you.
The CAFF course provides four units over a year. it is designed to enable you to study at home but to meet monthly with a support group of local people in you region. Each unit contains a Spirituality component. An optional retreat will be offered towards the end of the year.
Course details
Unit 1 Scripture 1: The Gospels (commences 31/01/09)
- Introduction to the New Testament
- Discipleship in the Four Gospels
- Jesus of history and Christ of faith
Unit 2 Adult Life Journey (commences 02/05/09)
- Ages, stages and seasons of life
- Psychological and spiritual gifts and health
- Life's crises and recovery
Unit 3 Theology 1 (commences 04/07/09)
- Theology and revelation
- The nature of God
- Christology
- Vatican II
- The nature of Church
Unit 4 Sacraments and Liturgy 1 (commences 26/09/09)
- Symbol, ritual, liturgy
- Theology of Sacrament
- The Seven Sacraments
- Eucharist and Penance
- The importance of Sunday
Bridge to Deepening Faith DVD
CatholicLIFE, with the support of the Sisters of Mercy, Greg Harris and the Sisters of St Joeph, has produced a DVD called "Bridge to Deepening Faith: Catholic Faith Formation Programs". The video, beautifully shot in various areas of our Archdiocese, shows former CAFF students reflecting upon the impact that the course has had on their lives.
Contact CatholicLIFE to order your complimentary copy of "Bridge to Deepening Faith".
Click here to read more testimonials from former CAFF students.