Office of Faith Formation

“And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Phil. 2:11) 

The mission of the Office of Faith Formation is to support, assist and guide the catechetical apostolate carried out in the religious education programs in the parishes of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.

Through the work of catechesis, the Catholic Church hands on the faith that she believes, celebrates, and lives to every generation so that people can enter into communion and intimacy with Jesus Christ.

                                                                       Catechetical Sunday

Catechetical Sunday falls on September 18, 2022 this year. To view this information on the USCCB's website, please visit here:

USCCB Resources on Catechetical Sunday: https://www.usccb.org/resources/catechetical-sunday-2022

Congratulations to all who have begun religious education and good luck to those who will begin soon.

To hear Bishop Burbidge's video message that he gave for Catechetical Sunday 2021, for parents, students, and catechists, please view below: 

Video message from Bishop Burbidge: Catechetical Sunday 2021