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| Your shortlist | AscensionInvited: Your Journey into the Catholic Church An adult OCIA program with 28 lessons, combining short videos, print materials, and app access. Sessions can run for 60 or 90 minutes, with a separate leader guide and online resources. | 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 + app | video + print |
| Sessions | 28 lessons (videos ~8-12 min; 60- or 90-minute sessions) | 10 lessons |
| Price (as published) | Starter Pack $159.95; Participant Pack $44.95 (both shown sold out/pre-order) | Combined Facilitator/Study Guide $29.95; Film Series DVD/Blu-ray $99.95 on Word on Fire Bookstore |
| Spanish edition | yes | yes (CATOLICISMO Guia de Estudio $29.95 and Serie CATOLICISMO Pelicula $99.95 on Word on Fire Bookstore) |
| Leader guide | Separate Leader's Guide (pre-order) plus online leader's resources. Prep time not stated. | 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 | 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-15 |
| Source | View source | View source |
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