Faith formation is a lifelong process that involves heart, mind, and soul, nurturing a transformative relationship with God and shaping interactions with the world. It is a continuous journey of learning, growth, and engagement in faith practices. Faith formation is not just about mastering knowledge or skills but rather practicing in the education work of God’s Spirit among believers. It includes understanding and reason, which inform our experience of faith, and is informed by Sacred Scripture and Catholic Tradition. - Our Hearts Burning Within Us, USCCB
St. Rose of Lima Parish’s mission states: “We are called, by virtue of our Baptism and guided by the Holy Spirit, to be Disciples of Jesus.” Our faith formation is rooted in—and flows from—Jesus’ teaching and love. It welcomes every age and generation, supports growth within the home, and encourages active participation in the life of our Church. Through prayer, Scripture, and the everyday kindness we show one another, we learn to listen for Christ’s voice and follow Him more closely.
As Pope Francis reminds us, “the home is the Domestic Church.” Home is the first and most important place where faith is learned and lived, and where a child often first encounters Jesus Christ. When families place Christ at the center of their lives, they grow closer to one another, build a strong foundation of faith, and come to see that their love is rooted in God’s love. Even in busy weeks and difficult seasons, His presence steadies us, and our Catholic faith strengthens and unites our families.