The Conference is pleased to sponsor this resources portal for those interested in a variety of topics relevant to formation and consecrated life in the Roman Catholic Church.
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The portal is intended for those in formation ministry, congregational leadership, associate programs, and others who support the formative journeys of those entering religious communities. It serves as a clearinghouse of information intended to inform both initial and ongoing formation.
Most of the resources on this portal were produced by the RFC. Others have been contributed by our collaborating organizations, with their approval. Offering a single platform with a wide-ranging array of resources provides a more efficient and effective way for members and others to access relevant information.
Resources produced and/or sponsored by the RFC are considered "members-only," and require a log-in for access. Resources that have been shared with the RFC are considered "public" and may be accessed by anyone using the portal.
Users are invited to browse this online collection organized within the broad categories below. To offer feedback on improving the platform, click here.
Day-to-day life within a religious community and cooperative work between religious communities Formation Ministry
Tools to assist formators with the work of raising up and mentoring other religious
Finances & Stewardship
Intercultural Aspects
Bibliography and Resources
Biopsychosocial Development
Intercongregational Formation
Religious Formation Conference (RFC)
Vocation & Discernment
The language and concepts that inform Christian thought and life Spirituality
The hallmarks of a formed life
Charisms
Church and Culture
Pneumatology
Feminist Spirituality
Masculine Spirituality
Resource Manuals, Volumes I - IV
Four volumes of formation resources published by the Conference between 2002 - 2008.
Links for Formation Resources
Additional resources for formation available from other organizations and site