Helping you discover, experience and proclaim the Catholic faith

The mission of the Office of Faith Formation in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as revealed in Sacred Scripture and Tradition by assisting parishes in fulfilling the Church’s mission to evangelize and catechize. Committed to an active partnership between clergy, parish staff, catechists and families, we entrust our efforts with confidence to the Triune God. Through support, training and resources, catechetical leaders and catechists are prepared to nurture the faith of maturing believers in the way of discipleship which is characterized by an intimacy with Christ and his Church, is enriched by the Sacraments and prayer, and is demonstrated by a courageous witness of Christian charity and service.
(Guidelines for Parish Religious Education and Faith Formation Programs of the Diocese of Providence)

We believe that sound catechesis:

Puts people in relationship with Jesus Christ
Initiates people into the mystical body, the Church
Leads people of all ages to study and enter into the “mystery of Christ”
Teaches sacramental living
Reflects gospel values and Church teachings to encourage discipleship
Enables the spiritual growth and giftedness of all people
Is a lifelong, on-going process of evangelization, education, formation  and conversion
Aides the family through opportunities and resources for faith formation and service to others
Responds to the multi-cultural reality of our diocese

We serve through:

Witnessing to gospel values
Offering opportunities for spiritual development and service
Providing ministry formation programs
Offering guidelines and resources and support to implement new ideas
Planning and program development
Providing placement services
Networking and collaboration
Providing consultation
Prayerful support, availability and presence