The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office of Catechetical Formation

In conjunction with the Catechetical Institute courses, the OCF offers DVD courses that count as core credits towards catechetical certification for elementary teachers and parish catechists. Each course is one credit and the courses are offered at a variety of dates and times throughout the year.

*Advance registration is required, no walk-ins will be accepted.
*Course fees are non-refundable unless the course is canceled.

Schedule/Registration

Courses

PRAYER REQUESTS

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

Registration is Open!!  
Spring Professional Development Day - St. Helena, Bleu Bell on May 10th, 2023.

New Models for Parish Religious Education Programs - Continuing the Journey

Pastors and Directors/Coordinators of Religious Education are invited.
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Catechetical Sunday- September 17, 2023

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, “Come to me all you who labor and are burdened" Matthew 11:28. This year's theme will highlight the invitation we receive from the Lord Jesus to follow Him and the promise that He doesn’t want to add to our burdens; he wants to lighten them.

Catechetical Sunday-USCCB Resources
Commissioning Service - coming soon