Faith Formation Office
Provides resources and training to catechetical leaders, coordinators of Christian initiation, parish catechists and Christian initiation teams
Official Website of the
Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
Additional Resources
What's New
53 accepted as candidates for diaconate - Sep 20, 2024 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor accepted 53 men to candidacy for diaconate ordination... |
Formation days focus on Christian initiation - Sep 9, 2024 The 2024-25 Parish Catechist Formation Day focuses on the new translation... |
Online catechist training now in Spanish - Aug 20, 2024 The Faith Formation Office began offering a new Catechist Certification... |
Calendar of Events
| Nov. 16 Parish Catechist Formation Day in Russellville St. John Church - Russellville |
| Jan. 18, 2025 Parish Catechist Formation Day in El Dorado Holy Redeemer Church - El Dorado |
| Feb. 16, 2025 2025 Diocesan Confirmation Retreat St. John Catholic Center |
| March 6, 2025 2025 Rite of Election in Jonesboro Blessed Sacrament Church - Jonesboro |
| March 8, 2025 2025 Rite of Election in Rogers St. Vincent de Paul Church - Rogers |
Arkansas Catholic
The Office of Faith Formation supports our parishes as they learn the Catholic faith, teach the Catholic faith and invite others into a living relationship with Jesus that transforms life. We provide training for parish leaders and catechists, in English and Spanish, on evangelization and catechesis. We coordinate the process of Christian Initiation through which our parishes bring people into a sacramental encounter with Christ. We strive to implement the Directory for Catechesis, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults and other Church documents related to catechesis, Christian formation and initiation. | Contact Us
Basic Catechist Certification
The Faith Formation Office offers a process for adults who teach the Catholic faith in Arkansas parishes and schools to become certified as a catechist. The 20-lesson, free online program offers video instruction presented by Arkansas clergy, religious and laity at Learn.DOLR.org. Complete with a study group and renew annually. For more information, email Jeff Hines, director of the Faith Formation Office, at jhines@dolr.org or call (501) 664-0340, ext. 388. Enroll now. | Catechist Continuing Education
Formed in Arkansas
FORMED was founded in 2015 to pool together a variety of Catholic resources that are accessible to subscribers on demand. Making these materials easily accessible may help parishes "engage those who may be disengaged from the parish and help draw them into the community." See List of Participating Parishes or follow FORMED on Facebook.
Parish Resources and Sacramental Readiness
Parishes looking for programs to use may find this list helpful. It offers recommendations by grade level through adult. If you want feedback about a program not listed, e-mail Jeff Hines, director of faith formation. To get a copy of the diocesan guidelines and policies for sacramental preparation and celebrating the sacraments of initiation and reconciliation, e-mail Jasmine Moore-Hogan, or call her at (501) 664-0340, ext. 323.
Parish Catechist Formation Days
Formations Days offer training to catechists, youth ministers, RCIA coordinators and other faith formation leaders in parishes. They are held throughout the year in parishes across Arkansas to allow participants to attend the location of their choice in English and Spanish. Registration is required.
Programas de Formación en Español
Aunque apenas estés comenzando tu relación con Dios, o regresando después de una larga ausencia, o buscando conocerle más, la Oficina de Formación en la Fe espera que los programas a continuación puedan ayudarte, sin importar dónde te encuentres en tu camino, para crecer en tu relación con Dios y su Iglesia. Para más información sobre cualquiera de estos programas, por favor comunícate con nosotros.
DOLR Report on Faith Formation
Bishop Erik Pohlmeier, former director of faith formation, visited every pastor and many parish leaders in the Diocese of Little Rock over a two-year period to understand how faith formation is being practiced and discover what works and what doesn't work in Arkansas parishes. The results of those visits along with much research and participation in national conferences led to the conclusions and recommendations in this report. Read this report or download it in PDF format.
Additional Resources
What's New
53 accepted as candidates for diaconate - Sep 20, 2024 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor accepted 53 men to candidacy for diaconate ordination... |
Formation days focus on Christian initiation - Sep 9, 2024 The 2024-25 Parish Catechist Formation Day focuses on the new translation... |
Online catechist training now in Spanish - Aug 20, 2024 The Faith Formation Office began offering a new Catechist Certification... |
Calendar of Events
| Nov. 16 Parish Catechist Formation Day in Russellville St. John Church - Russellville |
| Jan. 18, 2025 Parish Catechist Formation Day in El Dorado Holy Redeemer Church - El Dorado |
| Feb. 16, 2025 2025 Diocesan Confirmation Retreat St. John Catholic Center |
| March 6, 2025 2025 Rite of Election in Jonesboro Blessed Sacrament Church - Jonesboro |
| March 8, 2025 2025 Rite of Election in Rogers St. Vincent de Paul Church - Rogers |
