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| Your shortlist | Word on Fire (Bishop Barron)Catholicism Study Program A ten-lesson video and print study for adults, also offered for use in OCIA. The combined guide includes participant study materials, facilitator instructions, and suggested responses. | AscensionFulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism An apologetics and adult faith formation study by Sonja Corbitt from Ascension exploring how the Old Testament tabernacle, priesthood, and liturgical feasts find their fulfillment in the Catholic Church and sacraments. |
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| Publisher | Word on Fire (Bishop Barron) | Ascension |
| Category | OCIA | OCIA |
| Ages | Adults | Adults (OCIA inquirers, returning Catholics, and adult faith formation) |
| Format | video + print | video (DVD or online streaming) + book + print workbook |
| Sessions | 10 lessons | 7 sessions in Part One (plus 7 sessions in Part Two) |
| Price (as published) | Combined Facilitator/Study Guide $29.95; Film Series DVD/Blu-ray $99.95 on Word on Fire Bookstore | Book $14.95; Workbook $24.95; Study Set $27.95; Starter Pack $99.95 |
| Spanish edition | yes (CATOLICISMO Guia de Estudio $29.95 and Serie CATOLICISMO Pelicula $99.95 on Word on Fire Bookstore) | yes |
| Leader guide | Combined guide includes Facilitator's How-To Guide, suggested responses and full study guide; Word on Fire says its study programs suit OCIA. | Starter Pack ($99.95) includes the Workbook, companion book, DVD set, and online access; workbook lessons contain structured group discussion questions, facilitator notes, and Old-to-New Testament charts suited for OCIA and adult inquiry groups. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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