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Importance Of Lay Formation

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2. Importance of Lay Formation
Vatican II recognizes that “formation is not the privilege of a few, but a right and duty of all.” To become a Christian, every faithful needs to receive proper formation. Good formation is the right of every baptized Christian and is critical to his or her fulfillment and effectiveness as a follower of Jesus.
Speaking of the importance of lay formation, the Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity Apostolicam actuositatm clearly affirmed:
“The laity in fact cannot assume their vocation and mission unless they receive training at once many-sided and complete. Such training is required not only by the continuous spiritual and doctrinal progress of the lay person himself, but also by the variety of circumstances, …show more content…

The purpose of the formation is not merely to sanctify the individual, nor is it intended only for the sake of personal enrichment. Rather, formation is directed toward an office in the Church, and a life of apostolic engagement. The hallmark of a formation is the preparation of the whole person for the apostolic life, to be the missionary of the Good News:
It is the task of the pastors to ensure that the laity are formed as missionaries able to face the challenges of the contemporary world, not just with worldly wisdom and efficiency, but with hearts renewed and strengthened by the truth of Christ. Witnessing to the Gospel in every area of life in society, the lay faithful can play a unique role in rooting out injustice and oppression, and for this too they must be adequately …show more content…

What is being done and still needs to be urgently pursues is ‘to adapt formation to the cultural context of Asia and to the social, economic and religious milieu, where ministry has to be exercise.

5. The Agents for Formation
Christian formation finds its origin and its strength in God the Father who loves and educates his children.
God's work in forming his people is revealed and fulfilled in Jesus Christ the Teacher, and reaches to the depths of every individual's heart as a result of the living presence of the Spirit.
The Church is called “to take part in the divine work of formation, both through a sharing of her very life, and through her various pronouncements and actions.”
The diocese, as representative of the universal Church, has the responsibility towards formation for laity.
“The Bishop in his person has a responsibility towards the lay faithful, in forming the animation and guidance of their Christian life through the proclamation of the Word and the celebration of the Eucharist and the

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