Office for Catechetical Formation

OCF assists the Archbishop of Philadelphia in his primary responsibility of the teaching of the Catholic faith

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Each number is a soul, each seat a story. And the story is just beginning.⁣
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7.5% growth. 11,000 more hearts at Mass. Something beautiful is happening.⁣
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The doors are open. The table is set. You're invited.#Catholicchurchofphiladelphia

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There is no practice more profitable for the entire sanctification of the soul than the frequent meditation of the sufferings of Jesus Christ. - Saint Alphonsus de Liguori

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The Catechetical Institute (CI) is an online program which will be offering Overview of the Old Testament and Christian Anthropology in April.⁣
Cost/course is $60⁣
Register: https://t.co/e6NM4IwRFH⁣
Questions? Call 610-785-6287 or email [email protected]

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Mark your calendars! Our Catechetical Convocation is coming this March — and you won’t want to miss this inspiring day of faith, formation, and fellowship.⁣
We look forward to being together as a catechetical community this March!⁣
https://t.co/tc7qOUmf6J

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Save the Date!⁣
We are excited to invite you to be part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage — a powerful journey of faith, unity, and renewal centered on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.⁣
“Stay with us, Lord.” (Luke 24:29)⁣
https://t.co/cFa8oPf4Vu

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In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the USA, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops will consecrate our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in June 2026. Find resources for entering into this moment of grace at https://t.co/cFa8oPf4Vu.

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Join us for the Mass for Religious Education on January 10 at 11 AM at the Cathedral Basilica as we celebrate catechists and D/CREs who serve our Church. We will also honor Msgr. Daniel J. Kutys, recipient of the Saint Paul VI Award, for his outstanding catechetical ministry.

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Who in your life needs a phone call or some company? Make this one of your Advent commitments.

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Bishop Christopher Cooke celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at Holy Trinity in Morrisville, for 37 of our wonderful confirmandi!

One of our 4th-grade PREP students, Meghan Heatherby from Our Lady of Perpetual Help painted a beautiful picture of Mary.
#FaithInAction

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Today, as the Church rejoices in the Canonization of St. Carlo Acutis, we are honored to share a profound moment with his mother, Mrs. Antonia Acutis, who revealed what made her son an extraordinary catechist and witness to Christ.
St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
#StCarloAcutis

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As the Church enters a period of sede vacant, we hold Pope Francis in our prayers and reflect on his enduring legacy.

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Day 2 at the LA Religious Education Congress: A Call to Compassion

As I dive deeper into the mission-driven messages of the LA Religious Education Congress, I am reminded of the power of compassion in our faith.

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After attending the Rel Education Congress, I feel inspired to carry the message of compassion into my everyday life. In the coming days, I will actively seek opportunities to show compassion, whether through listening more attentively to others, offering support to those in need

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Excited to be at the Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California! This year’s theme is Called to Compassion. Stay tuned for my daily recaps as I share insights and highlights from this incredible event. #RECongress #Anaheim #Faith #CalledToCompassion #Learning #StayTuned

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Meet Dennis Mueller, the new Director of the Office for Catechetical Formation! 🙌

👉 Watch the video to get to know Dennis. Stay tuned to hear about our plans for the office. We’re looking forward to an exciting journey ahead! #PREP #NewDirector #CatecheticalFormation

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Exciting Announcement!

We are thrilled to welcome Dennis Mueller as the new Director of the Office for Catechetical Formation! Dennis brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and commitment to nurturing faith through education.

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✨ Catechist Training on the Kerygma – This Saturday! ✨

What an incredible day we had at our Catechist Training on the Kerygma this past Saturday! A huge thank you to Meghan Cokeley for her inspiring presentation and insightful reflections on sharing the Gospel message. 🙏

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1/3 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Just as the Magi followed the star, which led them to the Christ child, our Archdiocese of Philadelphia is embarking on an extraordinary journey and everyone’s voice is needed.

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OCF is filled with gratitude for the dedication and passion of our catechists, D/CRES, and school teachers who help nurture and guide our students in faith.
We thank God for each of you and for the blessings you bring to our shared mission of faith formation.

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Grateful for an inspiring evening at Delaware County’s Catechist Night Out! 🌟 In a world full of noise, he reminded us to stay rooted in faith, be intentional with our time online, and use technology as a tool for connection, not distraction.