Faith Formation

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 17, 2023 this year. To view this information on the USCCB's website, which will be updated, please visit here:

USCCB Resources on Catechetical Sunday: https://www.usccb.org/resources/catechetical-sunday-2023-poster

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

Office of Faith Formation Calendar

Calendar of classes and events for the Office of Faith Formation

Catechetical Messages from Bishop Burbidge

Please visit to access messages from Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge

Straight Answers

View the website of Very Rev. William P. Saunders, Ph.D., Episcopal Vicar for Faith Formation: "Straight Answers."

Golden Jubilee Resources

To access resources/celebrations for the Golden Jubilee

DRE, CRE and Catechist Resources

Religious Education resources for DREs, CREs and Catechists.

Special Ministries

SPRED / Ministry for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Resources for Adult Faith Formation

Find recommended resources to deepen your knowledge of the faith and to support Adult Faith Formation efforts in the parish.

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Diocesan Catechetical Conference

The Diocesan Catechetical Conference is held each November and provides catechists with an opportunity for ongoing formation, spiritual renewal, and networking.