The purpose of Faith Formation at the Church of Epiphany of the Lord is to teach people about God, God’s love for us, and the Catholic Church, founded by Jesus, to help us love and serve God in our daily lives.

The Office of Faith Formation strives to give children, youth, and adults a firm foundation upon which to build a faith-filled life.

Faith Formation sessions never take the place of attending Mass.

Texts and Materials

All texts and teaching materials used in our  Faith Formation are in conformity with the guidelines of the United States Conferences of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These texts have been reviewed by, and are on the Approved List of, the Office of Religious Education of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.

Catechists

Each Faith Formation session is led by a Catechist (teacher), and helped by a Classroom Aide. Catechists and Classroom Aides are parishioner volunteers who have committed to passing on the Catholic Faith in the classroom on a year-by-year basis. Catechists and Classroom Aides aged 18 years and above have undergone the Archdiocesan Safe Environment training, which includes an OSBI (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation) criminal background check.

Catechists are also required to take part in annual Certification Classes provided by the Director of Faith Formation using materials approved by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.