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Authentic small Christian communities are characterized by obedience to the word of God, common prayer, a commitment of time to one another for building personal relationships, meaningful participation in the life of their local parish, some form of apostolic mission to the wider society, an adherence to the Catholic faith, and an explicit relationship of communion with the Church.
-From "Called and Gifted for the Third Millennium," 1995
Small communities are powerful vehicles for adult faith formation, providing opportunities for learning, prayer, mutual support, and the shared experience of Christian living and service to Church and society. Ecclesial movements and associations that are part of the vibrant life of the Church make great contributions here. We welcome this phenomenon as "a sign of the 'Church's vitality.'"
-From "Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States," 1999
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Groups that will benefit
Materials from Catholic Faith Sharing are designed for use with a variety of groups in the parish.
- Adult faith-sharing groups
- Small Christian Communities
- CFM groups
- RCIA mystagogy
- Whole community catechesis programs
- Post-Confirmation discussion for high school students
- Senior citizens' groups
- MOMS groups
- Men's Ministry
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