Adult Catholic education

National Catholic Reporter, May 2, 2008 by J.M. Zatluka

Your interview with educator Tom Zanzig was thought-provoking (NCR, April 4). However, I question the word "formation," especially for the older crowd. Perhaps the word should be something like "reeducation" or "continuation." Either way, I agree with Mr. Zanzig that the bishops cannot let go. When I requested that my parish council allow me to search for people who were interested in expressing their spirituality through the arts in painting and writing, I was told that it was not in the bishop's document or plan. I do question Mr. Zanzig's business model, especially the box approach, and I doubt if businesspeople are happy in their cubicles. I guess I would favor a more Jesus-like holistic model for a church that is truly in need of engaged renewal at all levels, and a shift of thought and images with relevance to both our contemporary culture and the true teachings of Jesus.

J.M. ZATLUKA

Wappingers Falls, N.Y.