St. Francis is a partner in the exciting 24/7 online, web-based digital formation series, FORMED, produced by the Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press.
What is FORMED?
FORMED is designed to help adults grow in their faith at all levels – how we think, how we pray, and how we live. FORMED also includes a growing list of resources for children. Access is free to all St. Francis parishioners and their families anywhere and anytime on computers, tablets and phones.
How to Register
- Go to Formed.org.
- Click sign up. Select “I belong to a Parish or Organization.”
- Search for St. Francis of Assisi by name, city, or Parish Code JGXN3K.
- Enter your name and email address. Click sign up.
- Start enjoying the best Catholic content all in one place!
Still need help? Watch this quick video to walk you through it or contact the Adult Faith Formation Office at (515) 440-1030 or hrohe@saintfrancischurch.org.
Recommendations
Below are links to FORMED content recommended by St. Francis staff based on the Catholic liturgical year, saints and feast days. If you have not yet created an account on Formed.org, make sure you register with our parish code. If you have already created an account, click the direct links below, log in and view.
June 7
- Program – Wisdom & Works of Mercy
- Movie – Saint Anthony: Miracle Worker of Padua
- Audio – He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek
- Books – Four Witnesses: The Early Church in Her Own Words by Rod Bennett
- Kid’s Choice – Lukas Storyteller: St. Anthony of Padua
June 21
- Program – Faith of Our Fathers: In Search of the English Martyrs
- Movie – Paul of Tarsus: Messenger of Jesus Christ
- Audio – Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed
- Books – Characters of the Reformation by Hilaire Belloc
- Kid’s Choice – Cat Chat Season 1, Episode 4: Building the Kingdom
July 5
- Program – Forgiven – Session 1: Where are You?
- Movie – Saint Maria Goretti: Fourteen Flowers of Pardon
- Audio – Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: Man of the Beatitudes by Fr. Tim Deeter
- Books – Married Saints and Blesseds through the Centuries by Ferdinand Holbock
- Kid’s Choice – St. Kateri Tekakwitha
July 19
- Program – Forgiven – Session 2: An Encounter with Mercy
- Movie – The Way of Saint James
- Audio – Put Not Your Trust in Princes by Christopher Check
- Books – The Sign of the Carved Cross by Lisa M. Hendey
- Kid’s Choice – Lukas Storyteller: Saints Anne and Joachim
August 2
- Program – Forgiven – Session 3: Embraced in Mercy: The Rite Explained
- Movie – Solanus Casey: Priest, Porter, Prophet
- Audio – Heroes of the Catholic Reformation by Dr. Tim Gray
- Books – The Spiritual Exercise of St. Ignatius by Saint Ignatius of Loyola
- Kid’s Choice – Extraordinary Stories for Children