For over fifty-one years, liturgical formation has been an integral part of the mission of the FDLC. From the days of mimeographed sheets to printed publications, from nationwide workshops to today’s online offerings, the Federation has served the Church of the United States with sound scholarship and trusted resources. We hope these free formation resources below will be beneficial to your parishes, schools, and programs.
Formation Resources & Webinars
FDLC Free Webinars: Anointing of the Sick
The FDLC is pleased to provide another series of free webinars on the latest liturgical text t be released. Each session will air live at 1:30 (eastern) and will be 75 minutes in length. As before, they will be recorded for further viewing. Plan now to attend and invite others to join you!
Webinar Series – The Art of Celebrating: Something More is Required (2025)
Register today for our next FREE webinar series – “The Art of Celebrating: Something More is Required.”, scheduled for five Wednesdays (May 7 to June 4), 1 PM ET.
Eucharistic Adoration Webinar Series (2024)
In preparation for the new translation of Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside Mass (2024), the FDLC was pleased to offer a free webinar series on Eucharistic Adoration and Exposition.
The Divine Office Hymnal Webinars
The Secretariat of Divine Worship and the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions will co-sponsor two, 75-minute webinars on The Divine Office Hymnal on Thursdays, October 19 and 26 at 1:00PM ET.
Liturgical Reform of the Mass through the Ages
Join us for a free three-part webinar series on the history of the Mass with Fr. Gil Ostdiek, OFM, June 19, 21, and 23!
Eucharist: The Work of Our Redemption
In response to Pope Francis’ call for a “serious and dynamic liturgical formation” (ibid, 31), the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions is pleased to present a five-part Lenten series for an exploration of the Mass – “Eucharist: The Work of our Redemption.”
OCIA (2024) Free Resources
Please join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, December 15 at 1:00p (Eastern).
Webinar Series: The Liturgical Year
This free webinar series will examine the various seasons and days of the Liturgical Year — their history, theology, euchology, and cursus of readings.
Webinar: Honoring St. Joseph in the Church’s Liturgy
As the Church celebrates a Year of St. Joseph, Msgr. Joseph DeGrocco of the Diocese of Rockville Centre offers a special webinar on St. Joseph in the Church’s liturgy. The presentation includes an exploration of the solemnities, feasts, and memorials of St. Joseph, as well as readings and the prayers of the Mass as they relate to the Universal Patron of the Church.
Webinar Series: The Liturgical Books
Liturgy experts from around the country lead this free webinar series examining each of the Church’s official texts, exploring their structure, contents and rich pastoral options.
Webinar: Rite of Election
Due to the pandemic, several bishops have delegated pastors to celebrate the rite within parishes. In an effort to help parish priests and parish staffs, Rita Thiron, executive director of FDLC, examines the history and elements of the Rite of Election and best practices for its celebration.