We are pleased to announce that all parishes in the Diocese of St Petersburg that do not presently have a FORMED subscription may register to participate in a special grant opportunity to reduce the cost of a one-year subscription by as much as $400.   As an added benefit, any parish that currently has a FORMED subscription is eligible for a 10% discount on their renewal that occurs between 4/1/2021 and 3/31/2023.  Details of our special arrangement with the Augustine Institute will be announced on two special webinars.  For parishes that do not have FORMED, a webinar to acquaint them with the opportunity and the resources available on FORMED will be offered on 2/24/2022. A separate webinar for currently subscribed FORMED parishes will offer the opportunity to receive guidance in increasing the benefits and fruit from your use of FORMED. Information on registering for the webinars is found below.

For those who are not familiar: A parish FORMED Subscription, created and powered by the Augustine Institute, includes 24/7 access to FORMED for all people within the parish boundaries, including: 

• Streaming of video-based study programs that provide real solutions for your adult faith formation groups, RCIA, sacramental preparation, Bible studies, youth ministry, Marian devotion, and more.
• Streaming of full-length feature films, audio talks, audio books and dramas and programs, plus downloading of e-books, designed to ensure that your parishioners can enrich their faith throughout the week. 
• Online access to promotional resources and trailer videos. (Printing is not included.) 
• Live coaching from expert evangelization team members at the Augustine Institute.
• The ability to download content for offline use.
• Ongoing technical and implementation support from the FORMED ParishCare customer service team.

FORMED Overview for Parishes within the Diocese

• Already have FORMED? Here are the details for your and your parish leaders:
  • Maximizing the Use and the Fruit of FORMED Within Your Parish – Diocese of St Petersburg
  • When: Thursday, February 17th at 1:00 PM Eastern
  • Who: Pastors, priests, deacons, parish staff, parish leaders, catechists and key volunteers should attend. Your parish will get the most benefit out of FORMED when all your leaders are on board!  
  • All registrants will be sent a link to a recording of the webinar, so even if you cannot attend live, you do not have to miss out!
  • To register for this webinar, CLICK HERE 

• Don’t have FORMED at your parish yet?
  • FORMED Overview for Parishes in the Diocese of St. Petersburg
  • When: Thursday, February 24^th at 1:00 PM Eastern
  • Who: Who: Pastors, priests, deacons, parish staff, parish leaders, catechists and key volunteers should attend. Your parish will get the most benefit out of FORMED when all your leaders are on board! 
  • All registrants will be sent a link to a recording of the webinar, so even if you cannot attend live, you do not have to miss out!
  • To register for the Webinar click HERE 

• Click Here to View the Flyer customized for this arrangement.  

NEW parishes, want to get started now? Click HERE to register for the grant and someone will contact you with details on how you can get started maximizing FORMED at your parish.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about this tremendous opportunity to bring the vast resource of FORMED to your parishioners. We look forward to seeing you on the webinar.

Questions? Please contact Brian Lemoi or Heidi Varley in the Faith Formation Office, (727) 341-6849.