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| Your shortlist | AscensionFoundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism A 20-session journey through the Catechism for OCIA and adult formation. The starter pack combines video teaching with a workbook and a Catechism chart. | 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. |
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| Publisher | Ascension | Word on Fire (Bishop Barron) |
| Category | OCIA | OCIA |
| Ages | Adults | Adults |
| Format | video + print | video + print |
| Sessions | 20 sessions | 10 lessons |
| Price (as published) | Starter Pack $159.95; Study Set $39.95 ($91.95 with Ascension Catechism); DVD Set $149.95; Online Access $9.95 | Combined Facilitator/Study Guide $29.95; Film Series DVD/Blu-ray $99.95 on Word on Fire Bookstore |
| Spanish edition | no (Ascension program page lists Available Languages: English only) | yes (CATOLICISMO Guia de Estudio $29.95 and Serie CATOLICISMO Pelicula $99.95 on Word on Fire Bookstore) |
| Leader guide | Starter Pack: workbook, Catechism chart, DVDs, 24 months online access. Separate leader guide not confirmed. Used for OCIA and adult formation. | Combined guide includes Facilitator's How-To Guide, suggested responses and full study guide; Word on Fire says its study programs suit OCIA. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
| Source | View source | View source |
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