FORMED wasfounded in 2015to pool together a variety of Catholic materials that are accessible to subscribers on demand. "Most tools for parishes today are often limited to reach only those members of the parish who are highly engaged and physically present ..., but effective faith formation must go beyond that," according to the FORMED Facebook page. Making these materials easily accessible may help parishes "engage those who may be disengaged from the parish and help draw them into the community."
Jeff Hines, diocesan director of faith formation, said FORMED.org offers a variety of content including: Bible and other group studies, sacramental preparation materials, Catholic movies, audiobooks and videos for children, teens and adults. "With content in Spanish and English, parishes of all sizes can reach their people more easily in the work of lifelong faith formation."
Adults can access this material through an individual or parish account from anywhere with an Internet connection. See our list of FORMED parishes to find out if your parish already has an account. If so, contact your parish for log-in information.
The following parishes in the Diocese of Little Rock have accounts on FORMED.org. If you are a parishioner of one of these parishes, you may access these resources through your parish's account. For more information, contact your parish.
St. Barbara Church, De Queen
St. Mary Church, Helena
Christ the King Church, Fort Smith
Immaculate Conception Church, Blytheville
Blessed Sacrament Church, Jonesboro
St. Raphael Church, Springdale
St. Benedict Church, Subiaco
Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Booneville
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Hot Springs Village
St. Mary Church, Arkadelphia
Church of the Assumption, Atkins
St. Leo the Great University Parish, Russellville
St. Joseph Church, Fayetteville
St. Anthony Church, Weiner
Holy Redeemer Church, Clarksville
St. Joseph Church, Paris
St. Albert Church, Heber Springs
St. Michael Church, Van Buren
Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Barling
St. Mary Church, Altus
St. James Church, Searcy
St. Edward Church, Little Rock
St. Anne Church, Berryville
St. Mary of the Springs Church, Hot Springs
Our Lady of Good Hope Church, Hope
Sacred Heart Church, Morrilton
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church, Little Rock
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, Bella Vista
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Little Rock
Cathedral of St Andrew, Little Rock
Immaculate Conception Church, Fort Smith
St. Mary Church, Paragould
Mary Mother of God Church, Harrison
St. Anne Church, North Little Rock
Our Lady of the Lake Church, Lake Village
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Magnolia
St. Boniface Church, Fort Smith
St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, Fayetteville
St Stephen, Bentonville
Our Lady of Fatima Church, Benton
Immaculate Conception Church, North Little Rock
St. Vincent de Paul Church, Rogers
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, North Little Rock