{"product_id":"9781627851817","title":"Forming a Community of Faith: A Guide to Success in Adult Faith Formation today","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome of the most important people in faith formation are often overlooked: adults. But how can parishes engage people living in a postmodern world—people who consider themselves “spiritual but not religious,” who may be suspicious of large institutions, and whose experiences and worldviews are as diverse as our parishes themselves? Nationally recognized educator Jane Regan offers a bold yet commonsense vision for adult faith formation in our century, showing us how to tap into adults’ unique learning patterns and teach as Jesus did.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              With insight and clarity, she explores what important church documents say about evangelization and catechesis, and how they play a crucial role in thriving adult faith communities. Then she offers practical ways parishes of all sizes and personalities can help people become true disciples.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              Effective adult catechesis in a secular world \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e possible, Regan says. But it’s not limited to religious education. Every parish ministry, from fundraising to outreach to spiritual direction, can easily and painlessly incorporate adult formation. “Through story and conversation, through example and shared interactions, we convey to others the reign of God,” she says.  “And we witness to a life shaped by gospel values.”\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e              With reflection and discussion questions throughout, this powerful book accommodates both individual and group study. Useful for Pastors, DREs, RCIA teams, education advisory boards, parish councils and every committee chairperson, \u003cem\u003eForming a Community of Faith\u003c\/em\u003e offers wisdom and guidance to anyone in your parish who wishes to discover and nurture a dynamic, mature, and fruitful faith.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twenty-Third Publications\/Bayard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47136264782064,"sku":"9781627851817","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781627851817_p0.jpg?v=1763872347","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781627851817","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}