Adult Faith Formation
As Co-Ordinator of Adult Faith Formation and RCIA in the diocese, I am frequently asked to recommend suitable books for individuals and for parish groups. I am also asked to suggest ways that might help adults grow in their faith and respond to their concerns and questions. These Adult Faith Formation pages are offered as a resource for both the parish and the diocese, and will hopefully encourage adult faith formation and a growth in understanding. (WMcF)
- website run by the Bishops' Conference of Scotland to promote adult education and to provide adult faith formation resources
- website run by an American religious sister who is very experienced in adult education
Resource for Parish Teams in The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
This book published by Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota, in 2018 by Leisa Anslinger is a very good resource for reviewing existing RCIA groups and for forming new parish RCIA teams. I highly recommed it.
POPE FRANCIS AND THE MERCY OF GOD
Mercy
Click on the button below to view a talk by Fr William on how central the theme of mercy is for Pope Francis.
ECUMENISM TODAY
Ecumenism
Click on the link below for the talk by Fr William at St Brides, West Kilbride
EVANGELII GAUDIIUM - THE SOCIAL DIMENSION OF EVANGELIZATION
Evangelii Gaudiium
Click on the button below to view a talk by Fr Wiliam given as part of a series on the Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, which took place in St Matthew's, Kilmarnock.
A CHURCH ROOTED IN SCRIPTURE -
DEI VERBUM
Dei Verbum
DEI VERBUM
Click on the link button below to see a talk by Fr William on the Vatican II document on Divine Revelation, Dei Verbum, given as part of a series held in St Bride's Church, West Kilbride.
VATICAN II: A COUNCIL OF REFORM OR A COUNCIL OF CONTINUITY?
Vatican II
The Power Point Presentation of Fr William of the talk given to the "Church and the Academy" Ecumenical Group which met in St Peter's, Dalbeattie.
Ministries in the Parish
Parish Ministries
Fr William offered a presentation to the Parish Communities of Sacred Hearts, Girvan, and St Cuthbert's, Maybole, on Ministries in the Parish. Click on the link button for the handout used for this presentation.
Helpful Books for Adult Faith Formation and RCIA
Glavich, Kathleen, INTRODUCING CATHOLIC PRAYERS FOR RCIA LEADERS, Twenty Third Publication, New London, CT, 2009
- a wonderful resource for teaching about prayer, and a practical help with praying at RCIA meetings
Parent, Neil, A CONCISE GUIDE TO ADULT FAITH FORMATION, Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, In., 2009
- identifies the important ways of supporting and encouraging lifelong faith formation
Vaghi, Peter J., THE FAITH WE PROFESS, Ave Maria Press, Indiana, 2008
- A summary of the core beliefs found in the Apostles' Creed
Vaghi, Peter J., THE SACRAMENTS WE CELEBRATE, Ave Maria Press, Indiana, 2010
- A close look at each of the seven sacraments and their significance for us today
Wagner, N., THE WAY OF FAITH, Twenty Third Publications, New London, CT., 2008
- A comprehensive guide to all aspects of the RCIA, with helpful advice about all the different steps and stages of the rite
THE 5 W's (Edited by Mary Carol Kendzia)
WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY OF OUR CATHOLIC FAITH AND HOW WE LIVE IT
(Leader Book and Participant Book)
Liguori Publications, Missouri, 2011
A very readable and user friendly ten session overview of the Catholic Faith. This book would be of particular interest for any RCIA group looking to present catechumens and candidates with easy to use materials.
