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| Your shortlist | Word on Fire (Bishop Barron)The Mass (study program) An adult video and print study of the Mass, designed for sessions of 60–90 minutes. The guide includes planning support and an answer key, with questions for participants to prepare before group discussion. | 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 | Word on Fire (Bishop Barron) | Word on Fire (Bishop Barron) |
| Category | OCIA | OCIA |
| Ages | Adults | Adults |
| Format | video + print | video + print |
| Sessions | 6-7 sessions of 60-90 min | 10 lessons |
| Price (as published) | Study Guide $19.95 (English or Spanish) on Word on Fire Bookstore and Communication Center | Combined Facilitator/Study Guide $29.95; Film Series DVD/Blu-ray $99.95 on Word on Fire Bookstore |
| Spanish edition | yes (La Misa Guia de Estudio $19.95 paperback on Word on Fire Bookstore, ISBN 978-1-68578-128-6) | yes (CATOLICISMO Guia de Estudio $29.95 and Serie CATOLICISMO Pelicula $99.95 on Word on Fire Bookstore) |
| Leader guide | Study Guide includes Facilitator's Guide on how to plan, promote and present; answer key; free facilitator training webinars. Participants prepare questions before discussion. | 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 |
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