ADULT CATHOLIC THOUGHT = CathOught

St. Blog's Parish   The Internet "BLOG" is the equivalent of the soap box  podium in the city park.  You can mount the box and say what ever you want for quite a while.  Blogs are full of wasted words, and we can waste a lot of time searching for them.  But there is a collection of Catholic Blogs that lets the reader meditate, question and even pray now and then.  And, of course, you are free to post your own thoughts for others, or even start a Blog of your own.  If you are curious, check out this URL:

St. Blog's Parish

 The occasion and inspiration for this web site is the May 29, 2003 promulgation of the Decrees and Declarations (D&D) of the Tenth Synod of The Archdiocese of Philadelphia.     After the Introductory D&D, the first major topic, in the list of 11, is the problem of adult faith formation.  For a complete reading of the  D&D of the Synod go to: http://www.synod-phl.org/

First Paragraph of Declaration II, Adult Faith Formation

  "Throughout the world, the Church is recognizing an upsurge in the desire of Catholic men and women of all ages to have their faith life deepened, not only devotionally, but also intellectually.  In recent decades, pastors have noted the increasing desire of their parishioners to participate in such activities as Bible study and faith sharing.   At the same time, for so many, catechesis, or education in the Faith, ceases after high school or college graduation. For some, catechesis ends after the completion of their preparation for the sacraments of initiation which may be as early as fifth or sixth grade.  As a result, there are many adults who seek further understanding of the basic teachings of the Church.  This desire for knowledge of their Catholic Faith reflects another deeper desire for a meaningful practice of the faith and religious devotions."