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
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What's New
685 become Catholic during Easter Vigil - Apr 10, 2024 Catholic parishes across the Diocese of Little Rock welcomed 685 new Catholics into... |
New life in Christ celebrated at Easter Vigil - Mar 29, 2024 While Christ is in the tomb on Holy Saturday, he did something very important... |
Bishop greets 676 to become Catholic - Feb 27, 2024 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor met 676 catechumens and candidates from 50 parishes... |
Calendar of Events
| April 27 Parish Catechist Formation Day in Little Rock St. Edward Church - Little Rock |
| May 3 - May 5 Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend St. John Catholic Center |
| May 3 Fuerza Transformadora Men's Evening (Spanish) St. Vincent de Paul Church - Rogers |
| May 10 - May 12 Fuerza Transformadora Men's Survival Retreat (Spanish) St. John Catholic Center |
| May 17 - May 19 Fuerza Transformadora Transforming Youth Retreat (Spanish) Camp Beaverfork |
Arkansas Catholic
The Office of Faith Formation promotes lifelong faith formation for Arkansas Catholics by empowering, resourcing and certifying parish catechetical leaders, coordinators of Christian initiation, parish catechists and Christian initiation teams. We strive to implement the General and National Directories for Catechesis, the Rites of Christian Initiation and other Church documents related to catechesis, Christian formation and initiation. | Contact Us
Basic Catechist Certification
The Faith Formation Office created a new 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 Hines 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 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
685 become Catholic during Easter Vigil - Apr 10, 2024 Catholic parishes across the Diocese of Little Rock welcomed 685 new Catholics into... |
New life in Christ celebrated at Easter Vigil - Mar 29, 2024 While Christ is in the tomb on Holy Saturday, he did something very important... |
Bishop greets 676 to become Catholic - Feb 27, 2024 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor met 676 catechumens and candidates from 50 parishes... |
Calendar of Events
| April 27 Parish Catechist Formation Day in Little Rock St. Edward Church - Little Rock |
| May 3 - May 5 Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend St. John Catholic Center |
| May 3 Fuerza Transformadora Men's Evening (Spanish) St. Vincent de Paul Church - Rogers |
| May 10 - May 12 Fuerza Transformadora Men's Survival Retreat (Spanish) St. John Catholic Center |
| May 17 - May 19 Fuerza Transformadora Transforming Youth Retreat (Spanish) Camp Beaverfork |
