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The Award-Winning

OCIA & Faith Formation Resource Trusted by Parishes Nationwide!

This complete, flexible formation resource, rooted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church—is designed to form disciples, not just inform them.

  • 🏆 2025 Resource of the Year
  • 🏆 Winner of 7 National Awards
  • ⛪ Built for OCIA, Parish Groups, and Adult Faith Formation
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Endorsed by trusted Catholic leaders

This trusted, award-winning, substantive formation resource is applauded by bishops, catechists, faith formation directors, and parishes.

Highly recommended.

“Fr. Daniel J. Mahan has zoned in on the essentials and presented them accessibly. This is truly a great service. Highly recommended.”

—John C. Cavadini
Director, McGrath Institute for Church Life, the University of Notre Dame

Opens the treasures of the Catholic faith.

“Written in a user-friendly question-and-answer format with theological depth and pastoral sensitivity, Fr. Mahan’s journey with the Catechism offers concise chapter summaries, in-depth reflections, and engaging visuals to nourish the minds and hearts of all seekers.”

—Jem Sullivan
Associate Professor of Practice and Catechetics, School of Theology and Religious Studies, the Catholic University of America

The field of adult faith formation will greatly benefit.

"A Journey through the Catechism will compel and edify both the beginner and the lifelong Catholic. The timing here could not be better: the field of adult faith formation will greatly benefit from this practical and winsome exposition of the Catholic faith.”

—Scott R. Sollom
Associate Chair of Theology and Director of the Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University

OCIA Is Growing—But Many Resources Fall Short

Parishes today are welcoming more adults into the Church than ever before. But many leaders are still searching for a resource that is:

º Faithful to the Church
º Easy to implement
º Engaging for participants
º Substantial enough to form disciples

Too often, programs lean heavily on personality or video—but lack the depth and structure needed for lasting formation.

A Resource That Combines Depth, Clarity, and Real Parish Usability

A Journey through the Catechism offers a complete and flexible approach to adult faith formation—grounded in the Catechism and designed for real parish use.

Built on a trusted question-and-answer format and enriched by pastoral insight, it helps participants not only understand the faith—but live it.

Why Parishes Are Choosing This Resource

📖 Rooted in the Catechism - Faithful, structured, and comprehensive—not personality-driven

🧩 Flexible for Any Parish Model - Works in OCIA, small groups, classrooms, or individual study

🏆 Proven and Award-Winning - Recognized nationally for excellence in faith formation

📅 Integrated with the Liturgical Year - Lectionary Guide connects formation to Sunday readings

💬 Built for Real Questions - Q&A format invites discussion and deeper understanding

Everything You Need for Effective Faith Formation

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📘 The Book

Comprehensive, accessible, and structured around the four pillars of the Catechism.

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🎥 Accompanying Videos

Engaging teaching from Fr. Daniel J. Mahan.

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📖 Free Lectionary Guide (Cycles A, B, C)

Connects weekly readings to formation.

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A Unique Tool for OCIA and Parish Life

The included Lectionary Guide is a powerful and practical resource that helps bridge the gap between liturgy and catechesis.
- Connects Sunday readings to key teachings
- Ideal for OCIA dismissal sessions
- Supports homilists and catechists
- Reinforces learning throughout the liturgical year

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Integrated Video Support for Deeper Engagement

Accompanying videos featuring Fr. Daniel J. Mahan bring key teachings to life and support multiple learning styles.

- Reinforces core concepts
- Easy to incorporate into sessions
- Ideal for both group and individual use

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A Trusted Voice in Catechesis

Fr. Daniel J. Mahan is Director of the Institute on the Catechism at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

With years of pastoral and theological experience, he brings clarity, compassion, and fidelity to the Church’s teaching—helping readers engage deeply with the Catholic faith.

Simple to Implement in Any Parish

º No complicated training required
º Works in any OCIA structure
º Adaptable for small or large groups
º Scales across parishes or dioceses

Perfect For:

º OCIA programs
º Adult faith formation
º Parish small groups
º Returning Catholics
º Individual seekers

Form Disciples with Confidence

Give your parish a resource that is faithful, flexible, and proven to work.


1–4 copies: $21 each (with code JOURNEY21)

5–19 copies: $19 each (with code JOURNEY19)

20+: $17 each (with code JOURNEY17)

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