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, zip code (50266) 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.
March 28
- Program – Symbolon: Pt 2: Session 4: Penance & Anointing of the Sick: God’s Mercy Revealed
- Movie – Anointing the Sick and the Dying
- Audio – Holy Week by Dr. Brant Pitre
- Books – Awakening: A Crossroads in Time Book by Claudia McAdam
- Kid’s Choice – The Witnesses Trilogy: God With Us
April 4
- Program – The Our Father: A Short Course with Dr. Ben Akers
- Movie – Level 4 Evidence: The Resurrection
- Audio – The Resurrection of Jesus Fact or Fiction? by Steven Smith
- Books – Because God Is Real: Sixteen Questions, One Answer by Peter Kreeft
- Kid’s Choice – He Is Risen! The Power of the Resurrection
April 11
- Program – Building Better Families: Ep 10, Service
- Movie – Divine Mercy 101 with Fr. Chris Alar, MIC
- Audio – Divine Mercy Chaplet in Song
- Books – When the Church Was Young by Marcellino D’Ambrosio
- Kid’s Choice – The Adventures of Carlos Caterpillar: No Prize Surprise
April 18
- Program – Building Better Families: Ep 11, Generosity
- Movie – Bernadette
- Audio – The World of St. Paul by Joseph M. Callewaert
- Books – Night’s Bright Darkness: A Modern Conversion Story by Sally Reed
- Kid’s Choice – Truth to Inspire: St. Bernadette of Lourdes