In Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, the bishops present a pastoral plan to help Catholics advance in their role as disciples, by awakening a renewal in the ministry of adult faith formation and helping all to grow to the full maturity of Christ.
We all participate in the Church's mission of proclaiming the Good News of Jesus to the world. In four parts, the plan examines
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The challenges and opportunities faced today
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The key qualities of a mature faith
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The principles and approaches for providing sound adult faith formation
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The critical roles of parish leadership and diocesan support
Also, with Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, the U.S. bishops renew their commitment to adult faith formation, addressing the opportunities and potential, challenges and concerns of this area of ministry.
Finally, in Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, goals principles and content approaches are provided to help leaders as they reach out to the adults in their community.
