Welcome
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Office for Catechetical Formation (OCF) assists the Archbishop of Philadelphia in his primary responsibility of the teaching of the Catholic Faith. The OCF fosters and supports the catechetical initiatives of the Archdiocesan Catholic Elementary Schools and Parish Religious Education Programs. To ensure that the beauty and the truth of the Catholic faith is presented with fidelity, the OCF promotes the ongoing faith formation of Directors/Coordinators of Religious Education, Catholic Elementary Administrators, Teachers and Catechists.
Registration is OPEN!!
PD/C/ARE Membership
PDCARE Registration Form CLICK HERE
Registration Deadline: August 22, 2025
Catechetical Sunday- September 21, 2025
Please know of my thoughts and prayers for you and your catechists who have offered your “fiats” in participating in this most sacred and time-honored ministry.
This year’s theme is “Always be ready to give an explanation…for a reason for your hope” (1 Pet. 3:15)
The 2025 theme encourages us to be prepared to share the basis of our faith, the Lord, and the hope He provides. In the same manner Saint Peter encouraged the believers of his time, the scripture reminds us, the sharing should be done with gentleness and respect.
Catechetical Sunday-USCCB Resources
Commissioning Service – CLICK HERE
Prayer Requests
The Office for Catechetical Formation (OCF) invites you to submit a confidential prayer intention HERE