"By means of these sacraments of Christian initiation,
they thus receive in increasing measures the treasure of the divine life
and advance toward the perfection of charity."
(CCC 1212)
they thus receive in increasing measures the treasure of the divine life
and advance toward the perfection of charity."
(CCC 1212)
Adult Formation Forms
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When are Classes?
Adult Formation is for Adults who 1) want to learn more about their faith; 2) have not yet received a sacrament(s)
Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
Resources - For your Spiritual Growth
✅ Tier 1: Official Church Sources (Gold Standard)
These are the most authoritative and completely safe.
📖 Catechism of the Catholic Church (Official – Vatican)
🔗 https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
The Catechism is described as “a sure norm for teaching the faith.” (Ascension)
🇺🇸 USCCB Catechism & Resources
🔗 https://www.usccb.org/catechism-of-the-catholic-church
📘 U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults (FREE online)
🔗 https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catechism/us-catholic-catechism-for-adults
✅ Tier 2: Highly Trusted Catholic Formation (Very Safe)
These are widely used in parishes and faithful to the Magisterium.
🎥 Ascension Presents (Fr. Mike Schmitz & team)
🔗 https://ascensionpress.com/pages/ascension-presents
Best for:
⭐ For your parish website, this is a GREAT engagement tool.
📅 Daily Mass Readings (USCCB)
🔗 https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
Best for:
🙏 iBreviary (Liturgy of the Hours online)
🔗 https://www.ibreviary.org/en/
Best for:
✅ Tier 3: Excellent Supplemental Catholic Formation
Safe and faithful, but slightly more “apostolate style.”
🧭 Catholic Answers (Apologetics & Q&A)
🔗 https://www.catholic.com
Best for:
⚠️ Tip: Use articles selectively for beginners.
📿 Formed
🔗 https://formed.org
Best for:
💡 (Not free unless parish subscribes — but excellent)
🌿 Catholic Spiritual Growth Resources
To support our catechumens and candidates on their journey of faith, we recommend the following faithful Catholic resources:
Official Church Resources
Faith Formation & Prayer
These are the most authoritative and completely safe.
📖 Catechism of the Catholic Church (Official – Vatican)
🔗 https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
- Full official text
- Completely free
- Universal reference for Catholic teaching
- Perfect for OCIA study
The Catechism is described as “a sure norm for teaching the faith.” (Ascension)
🇺🇸 USCCB Catechism & Resources
🔗 https://www.usccb.org/catechism-of-the-catholic-church
- Online Catechism
- Daily readings
- Prayer resources
- Liturgical year tools
📘 U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults (FREE online)
🔗 https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catechism/us-catholic-catechism-for-adults
- Written specifically for adult formation
- Includes reflections and discussion questions
- Excellent for OCIA
✅ Tier 2: Highly Trusted Catholic Formation (Very Safe)
These are widely used in parishes and faithful to the Magisterium.
🎥 Ascension Presents (Fr. Mike Schmitz & team)
🔗 https://ascensionpress.com/pages/ascension-presents
Best for:
- Short teaching videos
- Beginner-friendly explanations
- OCIA supplements
⭐ For your parish website, this is a GREAT engagement tool.
📅 Daily Mass Readings (USCCB)
🔗 https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
Best for:
- Daily habit building
- Lectio Divina
- OCIA prayer life
🙏 iBreviary (Liturgy of the Hours online)
🔗 https://www.ibreviary.org/en/
Best for:
- Learning the Divine Office
- Deepening prayer life
- Advanced catechumens
✅ Tier 3: Excellent Supplemental Catholic Formation
Safe and faithful, but slightly more “apostolate style.”
🧭 Catholic Answers (Apologetics & Q&A)
🔗 https://www.catholic.com
Best for:
- Common questions
- Defending the faith
- RCIA curiosity phase
⚠️ Tip: Use articles selectively for beginners.
📿 Formed
🔗 https://formed.org
Best for:
- OCIA video content
- Sacramental prep
- Parish formation tracks
💡 (Not free unless parish subscribes — but excellent)
🌿 Catholic Spiritual Growth Resources
To support our catechumens and candidates on their journey of faith, we recommend the following faithful Catholic resources:
Official Church Resources
- Catechism of the Catholic Church — Vatican
- U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults — USCCB
- Daily Mass Readings — USCCB
Faith Formation & Prayer
- Ascension Presents (Fr. Mike Schmitz)
- iBreviary — Liturgy of the Hours
- Catholic Answers — Faith Questions
