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| Your shortlist | Augustine InstituteSymbolon: The Faith of the Church A video and print introduction to the Catholic faith for adults, with streaming on FORMED. Leader materials include opening and closing prayers, discussion questions, and background for each session. | 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 | Augustine Institute | Word on Fire (Bishop Barron) |
| Category | OCIA | OCIA |
| Ages | Adults | Adults |
| Format | video (FORMED) + print | video + print |
| Sessions | unknown in this check | 10 lessons |
| Price (as published) | Leader Guide $44.95; Participant Guide $34.95; Blu-ray set $129.95 (reseller catholic.market) | 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 | Leader guide walks leaders through each session with opening/closing prayers, discussion questions and background (per Spanish leader-kit description). Video streams on FORMED. | 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 |
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