Faith and Learning

“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.” [1]


Small communities provide the context and opportunity for both individual and communal discipleship to be strengthened and deepened. Learning from the scriptures and the teachings of the Church is essential for the growth of a small community and development of a spirituality that finds expression in service to others.

Because small Christian communities are part of the wider Church, they are called to an even fuller knowledge and understanding of the gospel, of the Catholic Church and its teaching on faith and morals, and of the relationship of that teaching to the circumstances and issues of their lives.

The Faith and Learning materials will be of use to parish leaders, staff, Parish Core Communities, small community leaders, small community members, and all who are interested in deepening and strengthening their faith journey.