The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office of Catechetical Formation

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.

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PRAYER REQUESTS

The Office for Catechetical Formation (OCF) invites you to submit a confidential prayer intention HERE

Registration is Open!!  
Catechetical Convocation- Archbishop Carroll High School, March 25

Please share this info with your catechists.  There is a group discount for 4 or more. Contact Kathy Pfeffer (kpfeffer@archphila.org) for the code
For more details, open the registration booklet HERE
Spanish registration flyer (Volante de registración en español)

Catechetical Sunday- September 18, 2022

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, “This is my body given for you, invites us to reflect on the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian life.

Catechetical Sunday-USCCB Resources
Commissioning Service

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