<![CDATA[Catholics Forum - A Catholic Community Discussion Board - RCIA / OCIA - Free Online Resources]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:08:48 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Becoming Catholic RCIA: 2018-2019]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/thread-14.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:30:03 +0000 Tommy]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/thread-14.html Another free and trusted Catholic RCIA / OCIA online Course program is offered by Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Parish in Plymouth, Michigan. A parish of the Archdiocese of Detroit. This is a video podcast which they’ve published on YouTube.

The title of this video podcast is Becoming Catholic RCIA: 2018-2019.

Consists of 37 lecture episodes, each episode about 1 hour long. A link to the entire Playlist is here.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXl3ENV5...IuJGjAFcpD

[Image: heart.png]  I hope you find this resource helpful and I pray your journey be enriched by it. +]]> Another free and trusted Catholic RCIA / OCIA online Course program is offered by Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Parish in Plymouth, Michigan. A parish of the Archdiocese of Detroit. This is a video podcast which they’ve published on YouTube.

The title of this video podcast is Becoming Catholic RCIA: 2018-2019.

Consists of 37 lecture episodes, each episode about 1 hour long. A link to the entire Playlist is here.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXl3ENV5...IuJGjAFcpD

[Image: heart.png]  I hope you find this resource helpful and I pray your journey be enriched by it. +]]> <![CDATA[READ ME FIRST]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/thread-52.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:07:58 +0000 Tommy]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/thread-52.html Forum Rules & Guidelines. These Guidelines are what govern our behavior here at Catholics Forum. By posting a message or reply, you agree to follow the Rules & Guidelines.

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We’re glad your here and we welcome those who are baptized Catholic, seeking information about the Catholic faith, in the process of becoming Catholic, RCIA participants, and anyone else with a sincere desire to share their Faith experiences with others to build the Community of believers.

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POST CONTENT

Quality vs. Quantity
  • The quality of your Posts contents are valued much greater than the quantity (in number) of your Posts.  We'd rather see the quality and relevance of your Posts/Replies.  A few GREAT posts will go much further in building the Church and evangelization, rather than the quantity of posts/replies.  (For example, rather than Replying to a posts which says "I agree with your belief/position", respond with an affirmation and explanation that details WHY you agree, or can empathize with the Posters' belief or thoughts.)


Use References or Resources

Support your belief or position by including legitimate Catholic references and resources which support it.  Examples include:
  • Sacred Scripture.
  • the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC).
  • a Papal encyclical.
  • a Catholic doctrinal or dogmatic resource.
  • Quotation of a canonized Saint or Doctor of the Church.


If you have questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to one of our Moderators or the the forum Admin.]]> <![CDATA[Becoming Catholic (RCIA) Series]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/thread-7.html Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:25:35 +0000 Tommy]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/thread-7.html trusted Catholic RCIA / OCIA online Course program is offered by Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Parish in Plymouth, Michigan. A parish of the Archdiocese of Detroit. This is a video podcast which they’ve published on YouTube.

The title of this video podcast is Becoming Catholic (RCIA) Series, hosted by Fr. John Riccardo.

Consists of 31 lecture episodes, each episode about 1 hour long. A link to the entire Playlist is here.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZE2j1gk...qN4fTFVfkE

Heart  I hope you find this resource helpful and I pray your journey be enriched by it. +]]> trusted Catholic RCIA / OCIA online Course program is offered by Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Parish in Plymouth, Michigan. A parish of the Archdiocese of Detroit. This is a video podcast which they’ve published on YouTube.

The title of this video podcast is Becoming Catholic (RCIA) Series, hosted by Fr. John Riccardo.

Consists of 31 lecture episodes, each episode about 1 hour long. A link to the entire Playlist is here.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZE2j1gk...qN4fTFVfkE

Heart  I hope you find this resource helpful and I pray your journey be enriched by it. +]]> <![CDATA[Fr. Saunders’ RCIA Inquiry Class]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/thread-5.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:33:02 +0000 Tommy]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/thread-5.html trusted Catholic RCIA / OCIA online Course program is offered by the Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church located in Potomac Falls, VA. This is a video podcast which they’ve published on YouTube.



The title of this video podcast is Fr. Saunders’ RCIA Inquiry Class and consists of 20 lecture episodes.

Each episode is about 1 hour long. A link to the entire Playlist is here.

I hope you find this resource helpful and I pray your journey be enriched by it. +]]> trusted Catholic RCIA / OCIA online Course program is offered by the Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church located in Potomac Falls, VA. This is a video podcast which they’ve published on YouTube.



The title of this video podcast is Fr. Saunders’ RCIA Inquiry Class and consists of 20 lecture episodes.

Each episode is about 1 hour long. A link to the entire Playlist is here.

I hope you find this resource helpful and I pray your journey be enriched by it. +]]> <![CDATA[Catholic Online School RCIA Program]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/thread-4.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:28:14 +0000 Tommy]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/thread-4.html trusted Catholic RCIA / OCIA online Course program is offered by the Catholic Online School (COS).

Registration is required. They do accept donations, but the Course is free to enroll without costs.

https://www.catholiconline.school/pages/...r-students

Their Course program is quite intense and comprehensive, not in written form, but video-based. A total of 63 Chapters/Classes are needed to complete this Course.
  • The first 20 Chapters of this Courses’ focus is that of the Creed.
  • 10 Classes are focused upon The Celebration of the Christian Mystery.
  • 24 Chapters with a focus on Life in Christ.
  • 6 Classes with a focus on Christian Prayer.
  • Lastly, are 3 sections covering Post-Baptismal Catechesis or Mystagogy with “Certificate of Completion”.

I hope you find this resource helpful. +]]> trusted Catholic RCIA / OCIA online Course program is offered by the Catholic Online School (COS).

Registration is required. They do accept donations, but the Course is free to enroll without costs.

https://www.catholiconline.school/pages/...r-students

Their Course program is quite intense and comprehensive, not in written form, but video-based. A total of 63 Chapters/Classes are needed to complete this Course.
  • The first 20 Chapters of this Courses’ focus is that of the Creed.
  • 10 Classes are focused upon The Celebration of the Christian Mystery.
  • 24 Chapters with a focus on Life in Christ.
  • 6 Classes with a focus on Christian Prayer.
  • Lastly, are 3 sections covering Post-Baptismal Catechesis or Mystagogy with “Certificate of Completion”.

I hope you find this resource helpful. +]]> <![CDATA[My Catholic Life! RCIA Program]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/thread-3.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:11:11 +0000 Tommy]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/thread-3.html My Catholic Life! offers a free online Program to help supplement RCIA, as found in your local parish. In this Program there are a total of 24 Programs/Sessions, each divided into 3 categories with 8 Sessions per category:
  • Volume 1. Catholic Beliefs
  • Volume 2. Prayer and Sacraments
  • Volume 3. Catholic Morality

https://mycatholic.life/rcia/

The Program isn’t a substitute for attending RCIA in your parish, but rather is intended to supplement what your local Catholic parish may offer with their Catechists. My Catholic Life RCIA Study Program is a 24 week study of the entire Catholic faith. The structure of the Program by My Catholic Life may differ from that of your parish, but the contents are essentially the same.

I also use/refer back to this RCIA Program as a refresher. It seems that no matter how often I return to it, there is always something new which fits my current place in life.

I hope this is helpful to you. +]]> My Catholic Life! offers a free online Program to help supplement RCIA, as found in your local parish. In this Program there are a total of 24 Programs/Sessions, each divided into 3 categories with 8 Sessions per category:
  • Volume 1. Catholic Beliefs
  • Volume 2. Prayer and Sacraments
  • Volume 3. Catholic Morality

https://mycatholic.life/rcia/

The Program isn’t a substitute for attending RCIA in your parish, but rather is intended to supplement what your local Catholic parish may offer with their Catechists. My Catholic Life RCIA Study Program is a 24 week study of the entire Catholic faith. The structure of the Program by My Catholic Life may differ from that of your parish, but the contents are essentially the same.

I also use/refer back to this RCIA Program as a refresher. It seems that no matter how often I return to it, there is always something new which fits my current place in life.

I hope this is helpful to you. +]]> <![CDATA[Forum Rules and Guidelines]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/thread-94.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:27:07 +0000 Tommy]]> https://www.catholicsforum.com/thread-94.html   If you have any suggestions or ideas which you feel would contribute to the Rules or Guidelines, please feel free to post a Reply.  We're open to suggestions.

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Use References or Resources:

Support your belief, or position, by including legitimate Catholic references or resources which support your belief.  Examples include:
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]]>   If you have any suggestions or ideas which you feel would contribute to the Rules or Guidelines, please feel free to post a Reply.  We're open to suggestions.

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Clear boundaries keep the community charitable and orthodox include:

1. The Law of Charity: No name-calling, personal attacks, insults, or uncharitable language. Attacks upon the Catholic laity, religious, or clergy is unacceptable.

2. Magisterial Fidelity: No promotion of heresy, schism, or explicitly condemned movements.  Catholics Forum adheres to the Magisterial teachings of the Church, which we do not waiver nor criticize.

3. Respectful Debate: Discuss theological differences politely without condemning others' faith.

4. No Spam or Self-Promotion: Restrict advertising to somewhere else.  This is not the Place to advertise or boast of yourself or business endeavor.


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These Guideline are what we suggest to help form the content of your Posts and Replies. We suggest all Members follow them in keeping this Catholics Forum for a safe and respectable community.

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Before proceeding with posting a new New Topic, or Replying to an existing Topic, we ask that you first spend some time in prayer by carefully considering the content and tone of your post.

IMPORTANT:  When posting the name of a book of the Bible, do NOT abbreviate the name of the book.  For example,
  • John 1:1 is correct.
  • Jn. 1:1 is incorrect.

If you have any questions, concerns, or issues please feel free to reach out to one our volunteer Moderators, the Administrator, or other experienced Members for help. They will do their best to assist.


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Quality vs. Quantity of Posts:

The quality of your Posts contents are valued much greater than the quantity (in number) of your Posts.  We'd rather see the quality and relevance of your Posts/Replies.  A few GREAT posts will go much further in building the Body of Christ, rather than the quantity of posts/replies.  (For example, rather than Replying to a posts which says "I agree with your belief/position", respond with an affirmation and explanation that details WHY you agree or can emphasize with the Posters' belief or thoughts.)

Build upon the posts' topic with quality.


Use References or Resources:

Support your belief, or position, by including legitimate Catholic references or resources which support your belief.  Examples include:
  • Sacred Scripture.
  • the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC).
  • a Papal encyclical.
  • a Catholic doctrinal resource.
  • Quotation of a cononized Saint or Doctor of the Church.
  • etc.


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