Adult Faith Formation

“Catechesis for adults, since it deals with persons who are capable of an adherence which is fully responsible, must be considered the chief form of catechesis. All other forms, which are indeed always necessary, are in some way oriented to it.”

General Directory for Catechesis n.59

See Adult Education Programs available at St. Thomas More.

On-line Theology Courses

• University of Dayton
• University of Notre Dame
• The Catholic Distance University
• Catholic Home Study Service
• Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association
• Course on the Catechism from the Knights of Columbus

See full listing of on-line courses supported by the Diocese of Raleigh.

Here are some more available Adult Education opportunities:

Local Conferences and Retreat opportunities
Diocese of Raleigh Adult Education Programs
Diocese of Raleigh Adult Education Calendar

Retreat providers promoted by the Diocese of Raleigh:

• Avila Retreat Center
• The Hearts Journey
• A Place for Women to Gather
• Short Journey Center 
• Christian Family Living Center

Recent publications and resources from the Diocese of Raleigh:

Triangle Contemplative Outreach which promotes and encourages centering and contemplative prayer

Emmaus Journey a ministry of Catholic evangelization and discipleship.

Formation Events happening soon

Peace and Justice Calendar and Resources

Focus and Justice and Peace - Monthly newsletter

Evangelization Exchange the monthly newsletter from the Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association

Puzzled by Catholic terminology? Here is a brief Glossary of Catholic Terms from the Diocese of Raleigh

Local Colleges with Theology and Religious Studies Resources

• Duke University Divinity School
• UNC Chapel Hill Department of Religious Studies
• NC State University Department of Philosophy and Religion