Children & Youth Formation
The Office of Christian Formation provides assistance to parishes and institutions in accomplishing the six tasks of catechesis with the following consultation, evaluation and training in the areas of:
- religious education for children and youth
- adult faith formation
- evangelization
- OCIA
- Catechist Formation
- Sacramental Preparation
- lay ecclesial ministries
- and for parish pastoral councils and other advisory boards
Additionally, the Office of Christian Formation provides the following resources:
- access to a variety of catechetical materials for previewing and
- a variety of catechetical and liturgical books for sale at discount
Resources
- Letter from Bishop
- Letter from Director
- Grade Level Prayers
- Consent to Enroll Form [English] [Spanish]
- Curriculum K – 8
- Curriculum – Guide for Parents
- Curriculum – Guide for Parents (Spanish)
- Curriculum – High School
- USCCB List of Textbooks in Conformity
- Textbook Evaluation
- Choosing the right Catechetical Program
- Inclusion and Access document
- Developmental Stages of Children
- Developmental Stages of Children (For Parents)
- Religious Education Policies & Appendices
- Safe Environment Handbook
- Safety Curriculum