Called to Live the Gospel
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to evangelization, ongoing conversion and to continually grow in holiness. The Archdiocese of Atlanta provides various resources for Catholic adults to help deepen their relationship with the Lord, strengthen their knowledge of the Catholic faith and live out the Gospel in their daily lives.
Adult faith formation and living the call to missionary discipleship can take a wide variety of forms. Explore this page to find resources for Catholic adults of all ages.
For questions regarding any of these resources, please contact:
Prayer
Prayer is our daily conversation with God, drawing us closer to Him and aligning our lives with His will. Through prayer, we deepen our relationship with Christ, find strength in times of trial and are grateful for the blessings we receive.
Explore different kinds of prayer for adults of all ages.
- Holy Hour during Eucharistic Adoration – check your parish or one nearby for a schedule.
- Lectio Divina is a spiritual reading of sacred Scripture. One first listens, notes what is given and responds in a way one is directed by the Holy Spirit.
- The Daily Examen is a prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola with five structured parts to help you reflect on your day.
- The Rosary is a prayer tradition that has been known for centuries that includes prayers for each bead.
- Pray with the saints, who are models of how to live a Christian life.
- Attend Mass regularly and for Holy Days of Obligation
- Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
A full explanation of prayers and their meaning can be found on the U.S. Bishop’s website.
Parish Opportunities
Parishes provide a wide variety of faith formation opportunities for adults of every age. Some of the offerings include:
- Bible studies and small group ministries
- Catechetical courses
- Retreats, reflection days, pilgrimages and workshops
- Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
Contact your parish office or read their weekly bulletin to learn about these opportunities and other ministries.
Looking for a church home? Check out our “Find a Parish””” tool to find a church home near you.
Parents and Families
Our marriage and family webpage has various resources for married couples with children. This includes family faith formation, provided by many parishes, that helps to bring families together in Christ.
Explore the webpage for a wide range of resources.
Marriage and Family ResourcesYoung Adults
For college and university students, it is important to connect with the Catholic student organization on your campus. For college students in north and central Georgia, visit our college campus ministry webpage to learn about Catholic campus ministries within the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Young adults who are not in college are invited to connect with a local young adult ministry for faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities. Visit our young adult webpage to learn more about ministries within our archdiocese.
Young AdultsSenior Adults and Grandparents
In addition to the parish opportunities listed above, many parishes offer faithful opportunities for senior adults, such as senior ministries (Young at Heart, etc.).
Grandparents are also invited to accompany their children and grandchildren in various faith formation programs offered at their parish.
Some additional resources for grandparents include:
- Catholic Grandparents Association
- Sharing the Wisdom of Time, a book by Pope Francis
- Dreams for Your Grandchild, a book by Allen Hunt
- The Catholic Grandparents Handbook, a book by Lorene Hanley Duquin
- God’s Message to Grandparents, a video talk by Jeff Cavins
Read “The Senior Side” column in The Georgia Bulletin for articles about the joys and struggles of being a Catholic senior in today’s world.
Read “The Senior Side”Additional Resources
Together, we can build a church that reflects the fullness of God’s kingdom and its rich diversity. Contact us to learn more, join a ministry and explore our upcoming events and celebrations.
- Retreat Facilities within the Archdiocese of Atlanta provide additional opportunities to grow in faith.
- U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
- Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church is a condensed version of the Catechism.
- Alpha is a series of sessions that explore the foundations of the Christian faith. A youth component is available.
- Formed provides thousands of movies, videos, programs and audio on the Catholic faith.
- Franciscan at Home offers numerous workshops, conferences and resources for ministry leaders.
- The Rescue Project is a small group experience of the Gospel surrounded by food, conversation and prayer. Contact Monica Opperman for assistance in organizing this experience at your parish.
- The Georgia Bulletin provides faith stories of Catholics throughout north and central Georgia. Subscribe to the print edition, e-newsletter in English or Spanish or listen to the podcasts.
