Christian Formation
We provide parishes with opportunities for training, community building, education, and resource guidance.
Recommended Acceptable Resource Curricula and Supplements:
We have several of these resources available through the Diocesan Christian Formation Resource Center
The Diocese of Alabama Adult Anglican Essential (free download)
//dioala.org/formation/cf-confirmation.html
Your Faith, Your Life: An Invitation to the Episcopal Church – Adult
by Jenifer Gamber
My Faith, My Life – Youth
by Jenifer Gamber
My Faith, My Life – Youth Leader Guide
Downloadable book Uses Fr. Matthew videos found on YouTube
Episcopal Questions, Episcopal Answers – Exploring Christian Faith
by Ian S. Markham and C.K. Robertson
Confirm not Conform (Episcopal) – Youth and Adult
From Forward Movement
Sealed and Sent Forth - LeaderResources - Youth and Adults
Developed by Diocese of East Carolina
15 weeks of two-hour sessions – downloadable
I Believe: Confirmation for the 21st Century - Leader Resources
Two years, downloadable, 6th – 9th grade
I Will, With God’s Help – Morehouse
6 or 12 weeks
Supplemental Materials That Are Appropriate
The Discovery Series (Diocese of Texas)
Jesus Was An Episcopalian (And You Can Be One Too!)
by Chris Yaw
Study Guide - LeaderResources
by Heidi Clark, LeaderResources
A People Called Episcopalians
by The Rev. Dr. John D. Westerhoff
The Story of the Episcopal Church DVD
The Story of Anglicanism DVD
The Newcomer (DVD) Collection – Part 1:
Welcome to the Episcopal Church
What It Means To Be An Episcopalian
An Introduction to the Book of Common Prayer
The Newcomer (DVD) Collection – Part 2:
Sacraments: Participating in Signs of God’s Grace
Baptism: Sacrament of New Birth
Do This for the Remembrance of Me
Handouts from Tulsa Regional Christian Formation Training Event
Holy Habits
Videos from Diocese of Texas Regional Christian Formation Training Event:
Kathy Culmer
Storyteller leading Compline
Panel Discussion
Jane Gober, Sharon Pearson, Bronwyn Skov and Eric Moen
Plenary 2: Forming New Christians
Bronwyn Skov
Plenary 3: What Makes us Interesting?
Dr. Scott Bader-Saye
Plenary 4: Unabashedly Episcopalians
The Rt. Rev. Andrew Doyle
Workshop: Special Needs
Lisa Puccio & Canon Jimmy Grace
Workshop: Children’s Chapel as Real Worship
Jane Gober
Workshop: Summer Out of the Box
Lisa Puccio and Sabrina Evans
Workshop: Leading with Renewal of Mind
John Newton
If you or your congregation would like assistance or guidance in Christian Formation, please contact our Director of Christian Formation, Sabrina Evans, via email at [email protected] or via phone at (405) 232 - 4820.
