The Faith Formation Commission (FFC) is one of six standing committees of the pastoral council.  The purpose of the FFC is to develop and oversee a comprehensive catechetical plan for the parish/cluster to provide for the lifelong faith formation and catechesis of all its members.   In other words, faith formation is, or should be, about much more than the religious education of our youth.   The religious education of our youth is very important and we invest a substantial portion of our resources to provide for the formation of our youth.   However, we know that if the education and formation we provide in our parishes is not reinforced and nurtured in the  home, there is an increased likelihood that the seeds we plant will not have strong enough roots to survive when our young people go out into the world.  (Mt 13:1-9)

As adults, we also need to continue to grow in the knowledge and understanding of our faith so that we will be equipped to pass it on to future generations.