Formation Resources

With the support of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, 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.

By using this portal, users agree to comply with the terms of use. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use.

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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 online collection organized within the broad categories below and/or enter keywords into serach field above and clicking "search formation resources."


Consecrated Life 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
Canon Law Collaboration Communication Community Life Finances & Stewardship Formators History Intercultural Aspects Mission Novitiate Priesthood Relationships Safeguarding Vows	Accompaniment Assessment Bibliography and Resources Biopsychosocial Development Intercongregational Formation Leadership Moral and Ethical Aspects Religious Formation Conference (RFC) Teaching Vocation & Discernment
Theology The language and concepts that inform Christian thought and life	Spirituality The hallmarks of a formed life
Charisms Christology Church and Culture Cosmology Ecclesiology God Liberation Theology Missiology Moral Theology Pneumatology Sacraments Scripture Teaching Trinity	Ecological Consciousness Feminist Spirituality Interculturality Masculine Spirituality Practices Psychology Sexuality Social Justice Social Media