“To do their part, adult Catholics must be mature in faith and well equipped to share the Gospel, promoting it in every family circle, in every church gathering, in every place of work, and in every public forum. They must be men and women of prayer whose faith is alive and vital, grounded in a deep commitment to the person and message of Jesus."
- Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, no. 2
Adult formation holds pride of place in the Church's mission of evangelization, for it is through well-formed adult disciples that the faith is practiced and passed on to the next generation.