True faith formation is both evangelical and relational: “The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch, but also in communion and intimacy with Jesus Christ.” (Catechesi Tradendi, 5, see also GDC 80 and CCC 426)  Even in a clearly classroom-based faith formation program, we are called to go beyond instilling mere academic knowledge, to providing ongoing opportunities for people to develop a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Diocese of Joliet Faith Formation Curriculum and Standards	  


How to Choose Faith Formation Texts

Correlation of DOJ Faith Formation Curriculum 
with Major Text Series:

   Benziger, Christ Jesus the Way
     Harcourt, Call to Faith  Parish    School 
     Loyola, Finding God
     Loyola, Christ Our Life
     RCL, Faith First, Legacy Edition Part 1   Part 2    Part 3    Part 4 
Sadlier, We Believe
Silver Burdett Ginn Religion, Blest Are We  (1,152 KB PDF)  

Other Helpful Links:

Conformity Listing of Catechetical Texts and Series - Current From the USCCB Committee on the Catechism - a listing of all texts found to be in conformity and therefore approved for use in the USA.

Publishers of faith formation texts

REO Text Evaluation

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Family Life Catechesis  

Parent Brochure - Sexuality, Chastity and Our Youth

Resources for Teaching Peace and Justice

HIV / AIDS Education