Families Forming Disciples
Lessons in English
Introductory Materials
FFD Introductory Materials
The goal of Families Forming Disciples is to help more families to pray and encounter Jesus together and to grow as disciples—therefore living more of who they are as the Domestic Church.
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Updated: July 16, 2026
Updated: July 16, 2026
Calendars of Lessons for Years 1-5
Year One
Introduction – Parent’s Session
Introduction - Parent's Session
Introducing Families Forming Disciples (FFD) to Parents
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30.96 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 1: Family as Domestic Church
5 file(s)
254.40 KB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Lesson 2: Family Rosary
5 file(s)
44.67 MB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Lesson 3: Preparing for Advent
5 file(s)
19.91 MB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Lesson 4: Grace and Holiness in Family Life
5 file(s)
26.95 MB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Lesson 5: Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord
5 file(s)
43.52 MB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Lesson 6: Preparing For Lent - Making a Plan; Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
5 file(s)
22.23 MB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Lesson 7: Preparing for Holy Week
5 file(s)
21.16 MB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Lesson 8: Easter - Living the Season Fully
7 file(s)
26.20 MB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Lesson 9: Ascension and Pentecost
5 file(s)
31.29 MB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Year Two
What’s The Story? God’s Word and Our Response (Part I: New Testament)
Year 2 - Welcome Back Session
Welcome Gathering for Families
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5.65 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lessons
Lesson 3: The Fall and the Promise
5 file(s)
6.79 MB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Lesson 4: God's Covenant with Noah
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13.69 MB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Lesson 5: God's Covenant with Abraham
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24.34 MB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Lesson 6: God's Covenant with Moses
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36.27 MB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Lesson 7: Jesus the New Moses, the Rescuer
5 file(s)
19.09 MB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Lesson 8: God's Covenant with David (Royal Covenant)
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39.46 MB
Updated: March 26, 2026
Updated: March 26, 2026
Year Three
What’s Our Story? God’s Word and Our Response (Part II: New Testament)
Year 3 - Welcome Back Session
New Testament and Walking with Jesus and Mary through the Mysteries of the Rosary
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4.95 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lessons
Lesson 1: The Annunciation, The Visitation, The Nativity
5 file(s)
33.11 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 2: The Presentation in the Temple, The Finding in the Temple
5 file(s)
28.47 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 3: The Baptism in the Jordan, The Wedding at Cana
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23.94 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 4: The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
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25.00 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 5: The Transfiguration
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11.35 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 6: The Institution of the Eucharist, The Agony in the Garden
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18.27 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 7: The Scourging at the Pillar, The Crowning with Thorns, The Carrying of the Cross, The Crucifixion
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24.98 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 8: The Resurrection, The Ascension to Heaven
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44.74 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 9: The Descent of the Holy Spirit, The Assumption of Mary, The Coronation of Mary
5 file(s)
33.66 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Year Four
God’s Saving Love For Us: Liturgy and the Seven Sacraments
Year 4 - Welcome Back Session (Parents Only)
2 file(s)
5.07 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lessons
Lesson 1: Paschal Mystery & the Seven Sacraments
5 file(s)
37.22 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 2: The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Baptism
5 file(s)
30.37 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 3: The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Confirmation
5 file(s)
20.57 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 4: The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Eucharist
5 file(s)
24.50 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 5: The Sacraments of Healing: Penance and Reconciliation
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11.77 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 6: The Sacraments of Healing: Anointing of the Sick
5 file(s)
24.86 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 7: The Sacraments At The Service of Communion and Mission: Holy Orders
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39.40 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 8: The Sacraments at the Service of Communion and Mission: Matrimony
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44.67 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Lesson 9: Mary, Symbol of the Church
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33.85 MB
Updated: March 27, 2026
Updated: March 27, 2026
Year Five
Called to Love: The Adventure of Life in Christ
Year 5 - Welcome Back Session - Parents Only
4 file(s)
28.13 MB
Updated: April 1, 2026
Updated: April 1, 2026
Lessons
Lesson 2: God Creates Order and Harmony
5 file(s)
22.13 MB
Updated: April 1, 2026
Updated: April 1, 2026
Lesson 3: What Happens When We Live Outside of God’s Order?
5 file(s)
24.54 MB
Updated: April 1, 2026
Updated: April 1, 2026
Lesson 4: God’s Plan to Save Us!
5 file(s)
36.18 MB
Updated: April 1, 2026
Updated: April 1, 2026
Lesson 5: The Gift of the Law & the Call to Love God Above All
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24.98 MB
Updated: April 1, 2026
Updated: April 1, 2026
Lesson 6: The Call to Love of Neighbor
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16.01 MB
Updated: April 1, 2026
Updated: April 1, 2026
Lesson 7: New Law Fulfills the Old Law
5 file(s)
19.70 MB
Updated: April 1, 2026
Updated: April 1, 2026
Lesson 8: Living in the Holy Spirit
5 file(s)
19.51 MB
Updated: April 1, 2026
Updated: April 1, 2026
Lesson 9: Mary & the Mission of Discipleship
5 file(s)
29.55 MB
Updated: April 1, 2026
Updated: April 1, 2026
Catechist Training Videos
Year One
Training for Sept/Oct
Training for Nov/Dec
Training for Jan/Feb
Training for Mar
Training for Apr
Training for May
Year Two
Training for Aug
Training for SEp
Training for Oct
Training for Nov
Training for Dec
Training for Jan
Training for Feb
Training for Mar
Training for Apr
Training for May
Year Three
Bring Your Family Together in Faith
For more information, watch our FAQs video series or contact Patrice Spirou, Lead for Family Catechesis and Curriculum for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
