Diocese of Great Falls-Billings

Office of Catholic Education & Formation

The mission of the Office of Catholic Education and Formation is to provide relevant, reliable, and trustworthy catechetical and educational material, consistent with the teaching of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, to enrich the faith lives of Catholics of all ages throughout Eastern Montana.

Lifelong Faith Formation in the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings

You did not graduate faith formation with your reception of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. In fact, that milestone was neither the beginning, nor the end of any kind. Rather, the reception of these sacraments was a supply stop of sorts along a lifelong journey of faith. Just because one is fully initiated into the Church does not mean they are finished with learning about the Church and her head, Jesus Christ. That task is one which lasts a lifetime.

Office Contact

The Department of Catholic Education and Formation is here to assist individuals, catechetical leaders, and pastors in providing the People of God of Eastern Montana with material to strengthen their faith.

Department Directors

Director of Catholic Education:
Vacant - Apply Here

Coordinator of Youth, Young Adult, and Family Catechesis:
Vacant

Contact Info

Phone:(406) 727-6683
Toll Free: 1-800-332-9998

Email:
chancery@diocesegfb.org

Adult Formation

Becoming Catholic (OCIA): Recent studies show that on average over 100,000 Americans convert to Catholicism annually. The path into the Church leads through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). If you are interested in becoming Catholic, reach out to your local parish to get connected.

Resources for Continuing Faith Formation

Approved Catechetical Curriculum

One of the functions of a bishop is to be the lead catechist within a diocese. To insure that quality, authentic Catholic instruction is being provided, Bishop Fleming affirms the list of approved catechetical curriculum which are acceptable for use within the Diocese. Any program not found on the list below must be suspended immediately, unless previously granted special permission.

Any curriculum found on the most recent USCCB Conformity List is acceptable. Additionally, the Bishop has approved the following:

View Approved Curriculum List
  • Altaration (Ascension Press)
  • Called to His Supper (Our Sunday Visitor)
  • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGSUSA)
  • Catholic Parent Know-how (Our Sunday Visitor)
  • Connected (Ascension Press)
  • Encounter with Christ Confirmation (Our Sunday Visitor)
  • EQSaints (EQSaints)
  • Go, Seek, Find Confirmation (St. Mary's Press)
  • God's Gift-Confirmation (Loyola Press)
  • Journey of Faith (Liguori Publications)
  • Lifeteen (Lifeteen)
  • Making Things Right (Our Sunday Visitor)
  • Opening Gifts (Sherry Gieser)
  • The Seton Catholic Family Catechism Series (Seton Press)
  • Signs of Grace Series (Augustine Institute)
  • Teen Timeline (Ascension Press)
  • Together in Jesus Confirmation-First Eucharist (Pflaum)
  • YOU! (Ascension Press)
  • Any material provided on the FORMED platform (Augustine Institute)