Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained
Augustine Institute (on Formed)
Symbolon is the ancient Greek word for the Creed, and the Augustine Institute borrowed it for this filmed course on Formed. Its description calls it a systematic presentation of the Catholic faith that leads viewers through the big picture, with the Creed as guide.
The course gathers well-known Catholic teachers for sessions on God and revelation, the Trinity, Jesus, the Church, the sacraments, the moral life and prayer. Each episode is designed for group viewing and discussion, and leader guides and participant workbooks are available. The production is polished, with engaging presenters, clean graphics and plenty of sacred art. Watching together also gives a group a shared vocabulary, which makes the conversation afterward richer.
It suits parishes looking for a ready-made OCIA framework, small groups, and individuals who want a structured video course. Some parishes have a Formed subscription parishioners can use for free, so ask your OCIA team before paying.
Key Takeaways
- The big picture of the faith, organized around the Creed.
- Sessions on the Trinity, Jesus, the Church and the sacraments.
- Leader guides and participant workbooks for groups.
- Polished teaching from well-known Catholic presenters.
It is a filmed course on the whole faith that parishes can build OCIA around.
