Adult Faith Formation

Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA) / Catechumenate

The Catechumenate is the process by which a person is fully initiated into the Catholic Church. The new OCIA structure is more like an invitation for an individual to the continuous process of spiritual formation. The process invites an individual seeking to join the Catholic Church to participate in parish activities, the Mass, and doctrinal sessions. If you are thinking about becoming Catholic, wish to complete your Sacraments of Initiation, or just want to learn more about the Catholic faith, the Catechumenate warmly welcomes you in your journey of exploration and discernment.

For more information, contact OCIA Coordinator Debbie King at (501) 231-4193, or rcia@csalr.org.

Cross-Parish Adult Faith Formation

The Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Edward Church jointly host adult faith formation sessions on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Sessions on second Tuesdays take place at the Cathedral, while sessions on fourth Tuesdays take place at Saint Edward Church. Past topics have included purgatory, indulgences, salvation history, creation, original sin, suffering, and charity. Altogether, this group brings parishioners together to know and love God better through a greater knowledge of the Church and its teachings.

Little Rock Scripture Study

The Cathedral Little Rock Scripture Study group meets on Tuesdays in McDonald Hall from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Past topics have included Sarah and Hagar; the parables of Jesus; and the discipleship of Saint Paul. For information on the latest Scripture Study, check the Cathedral Bulletin or the homepage of the website.

To register, contact Toni Snow at tsnow876@yahoo.com or contact the Cathedral Office at (501) 374-2794.

Church History Study Group

The Church History study group meets on Sundays in McDonald Hall from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Past topics have included the evangelism of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, early church monasticism, and the Protestant Reformation.

For more information on the latest topics, check the Cathedral Bulletin, or contact Ann Savers at acsave@aol.com.