TestimonialsI am so grateful to School of Faith for its effective catechetical programs in our Archdiocese. We are blessed to have well over 1,200 individuals, teachers and catechists receiving sound Catholic formation through School of faith which, without question, is having a profound impact on our parishes and Catholic schools. The formation of our Catholic School teachers is crucial in our schools’ being able to realize their goal of forming the next generation of disciples of Jesus Christ. I have also been edified by the testimony of many School of Faith participants regarding the transformational impact of this program upon their lives.
To make disciples, one must first be a disciple of Jesus Christ. This means that we never finish learning about Him or growing in a life of prayer and virtue. That is what teacher formation is all about and, in my experience, no one does a better job of this than School of Faith. The formation in faith of our faculties, as a team, increases not only knowledge of their Catholic Faith, but enhances their ability to work as a team in passing on the faith to their students. -- His Excellency, The Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann, D.D. The SOF experience at St James academy has been a powerful formation experience for our faculty and staff. The program has provided intellectual growth in the understanding of church teachings coupled with the deepening of our interior life as it has drawn our community members closer to the love of Jesus Christ. SOF has given the adults of St James Academy the spiritual tools to witness to our young people and pass our faith on to the next generation. -- Mike Alex, President St James Academy School of faith has helped us to gain a better appreciation and understanding of our Catholic faith. We walk away every week enlightened and inspired, as well as personally challenged to deepen our relationship with God. School of Faith has been a true blessing to our family.
-- Greg and Beth Bruning I love sharing the information I receive each week from the instructors at School of Faith. I'm a better catechist at school and at home because of the insight and knowledge so joyfully imparted by Troy and Mike. After every class I walk away feeling enlightened, and hopeful about being a Catholic. --Kathy Sinclair I have taken many classes over the years but School of Faith by far has been the best and bringing it all together to make sense. I would like to share the program with the elderly that can't get out as I know many of them never had this kind of formation.
--Sharon Barker
Thanks for the amazing work. It has had a profound impact on my faith journey!
--Beth Whalen
The classes offered by School of Faith have changed my life. I finally understand my faith in a way that makes the Scriptures and the sacraments come alive. I encourage my Catholic friends to take all of these classes. -- Steve Sharpe |