For the latest updates on COVID-19 Guidance for Faith Formation in the Archdiocese of Seattle: 
Updated September 9, 2022
Religion Publisher Online Programs
Please take a look at this concise table for a quick glance at what our approved publishers have to offer for parish faith formation programs. If offering an all online or hybrid approach for your parish program this fall,   many publishers have adapted their programs to fit both scenarios. 
A Best Practice When Showing Videos During Class
These resource pages include many videos from YouTube.  When showing them during class, consider using safeshare.tv to remove ads and extraneous text around the video screen. ​A free account and pricing options are available on their website.
Approved and Recommended Textbooks
​Recommended for Adoption by Parishes/Schools of the Archdiocese.
Please check periodically for updated publisher materials.
Religion Education Publisher Correlations for the Archdiocese of Seattle
Parish Religious Education Standards & Essential Concepts
Essential Concepts Grid
​Parish Elementary Religious Education Standards organized across all grade levels, Pre-K through 8th grade.
Essential Concepts and Catechism References 
​Includes references for both the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) and the United States Catholic Catechism of Adults (USCCA)
Vocabulary-Student Definitions
These offer definitions suitable for elementary students. They also reference associated article numbers from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Video Bibliography 
​A full listing of helpful and informative videos organized by the Six Tasks. Great to use in faith formation classes and personal formation.
KNOWING JESUS CHRIST, EMBRACING HIS MISSION
​The Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese of Seattle
Prayer for Pastoral Planning

Lord Jesus, we give you thanks for your ministry on earth,
in which you proclaimed the Kingdom of God and conversion of life.
We give you thanks for your passion, death and resurrection
by which you manifested the perfect love of God,
offering all who believe in you the gift of eternal life.
We thank you for your promise to remain with us always
as we faithfully carry out your mission.
As members of your Mystical Body, the Church,
we come to you seeking the gift
and guidance of your Holy Spirit.
Help us to become who you call us to be
and to accomplish all you ask of us
according to the will of the Father.
Grant us the grace of knowing you, loving you and serving you
in all our brothers and sisters.
Grant that our faith in you may permeate every aspect of our lives.
Help us to shed all worldly ways
that we may live the Gospel with truth and integrity.
Grant that we may be more perfectly conformed to you
and live as your witnesses in the world today. Amen.
Mother of the New Evangelization, pray for us! 
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Catechetical Materials
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Catechism of the Catholic Church (PDF Version) The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. For more information on the Catechism, check out the FAQ page on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's web page.
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National Directory for Catechesis The National Directory for Catechesis is a companion to the General Directory for Catechesis (GDC), building on some of the core themes of the GDC, like catechesis's relationship to evangelization and worship, and provides practical tools for doing catechesis well. 
Frequently Asked Questions about the Catechism of the Catholic Church
(from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
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United States Catholic Catechism for Adults (PDF Version) The presence of the Catholic Church in the United States reaches back to the founding days of our country through the leadership of Archbishop John Carroll, the first Catholic bishop in the United States. His story, like other stories at the start of the chapters in the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, gives us a glimpse into the lives of Catholics who lived out their faith throughout our country's history. Each chapter includes stories, doctrine, reflections, quotations, discussion questions, and prayers to lead the reader to a deepening faith.
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Our Hearts are Burning Within Us We all participate in the Church's mission of proclaiming the Good News of Jesus to the world. In this statement, the bishops present a pastoral plan to help Catholics advance in their role as disciples, by awakening a renewal in the ministry of adult faith formation and helping all to grow
​to the full maturity of Christ.
Bibliography of Church Documents on Catechesis Printable list of titles including resources for youth and young adult ministry.
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Directory for Catechesis 2020The Directory for Catechesis lays guidelines for catechesis and presents universal norms to guide pastors and catechists in the work of evangelization. Drawing from the scripture and recent encyclicals, The Directory places catechetical instruction and formation of catechetical teachers clearly within the realm of evangelization.
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General Directory for Catechesis The General Directory for Catechesis provides religious educators, teachers, and catechists with a single point of reference for all aspects of catechetical instruction.
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Catechesi Tradendae: On Catechesis in Our Time;  Pope John Paul II Written by Saint Pope John Paul II, this apostolic exhortation describes the important and unique roles the Church, the laity, and the family play in ensuring that all Catholics not only understand the Faith, but are prepared to live it fully.
SIX TASKS OF CATECHESIS

TASK 1-KNOWLEDGE OF THE FAITH - Students explore, profess, and reflect on our Catholic faith, which is the content of God’s revelation found in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and lived out in the Creed and
Church doctrine.
TASK 2-LITURGICAL EDUCATION - Students recognize the presence of Christ and enter into communion with Him through active, full, and conscious participation in the Liturgical celebrations and Sacraments of the Church.
TASK 3-MORAL FORMATION - Students develop a moral conscience that is informed by Church teachings and conformed to Christ, as modeled in a personal life of virtue, and demonstrated in service of the Gospel’s demands for society.
TASK 4–LEARNING TO PRAY – Students experience and engage in Catholic expressions of prayer to deepen their relationship with God and the Church.
TASK 5-EDUCATION FOR COMMUNITY LIFE - Students study and participate in the life and mission of the Church—the Body of Christ and the community of believers—as expressed in the Church’s origin, history, ecclesiology, the Communion of Saints, and their family, the Domestic Church.
TASK 6-MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP AND SERVICE- Students acquire and demonstrate skills to recognize their gifts from God and their vocation to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and deed in the world.

The Essential Concepts come from the Table of Contents for the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). They have been re-organized to fit under the Six Tasks of Catechesis. CCC articles numbers associated with each Essential Concept are listed throughout this document. Referencing CCC article numbers is a recommended resource for catechist preparation.
Director of Faith Formation/Director de Formación en la Fe:
Carlos Carillo, 206-715-1176 
Email: carlos.carrillo@seattlearch.org
Formation Associate (en Español):
Sr. Anabell Carmona, MRF 206-382-3491
Email: anabell.carmona@seattlearch.org
Formation Associate (en Español):
Sr. Neida Perez, 206-382-3155
Email: neida.perez@seattlearch.org

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Support Team & Program Development Manager:
Joseph Tancioco, 206-382-4593
Email: joseph.tancioco@seattlearch.org
Formation Resources Specialist:
Lisa Hillyard, 206-382-4883
Email: lisa.hillyard@seattlearch.org
Formation Administrative Assistant:
Beata Gando, 206-274-7672
Email: beata.gando@seattlearch.org
ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE
Marriage & Family Life, Formation
 Youth ~  Young Adult ~  Religious Education
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