Lifelong Christian Formation

In the Diocese of Maryland we support and encourage local congregations to be centers of spiritual nurture and growth for people of all ages.

The Christian Formation Council

This group works to lead and support our congregations in becoming centers of spiritual nurture and growth. The CFC consists of 10-12 members of the diocese, plus our Suffragan Bishop, the Missioners for Lifelong Christian Formation and Youth, and the Director of the Diocesan Resource Center.

CFC operates under 3 principles:

• Our work is grounded in the Baptismal call to live our faith. It is the reason for and the end of our work.
• Our foundational understanding is the "The Church does not HAVE an education program, it IS one!" (Maria Harris)
• Our purpose is to help the people of God in Maryland do the work of education in a way that forms, informs, and transforms us. (Tom Groome)