Orange Catholic Foundation

The goal of faith formation is to make Jesus known or known better, and to foster a lifelong journey of discipleship.

Priorities are focused on the Sunday mass experience, youth and young adults, communications and outreach to the faithful and to those who are absent or distant from the practice of their Catholic faith.

The Office of Faith Formation and Evangelization has established the Emmaus Institute to equip and empower catechists and pastoral leaders to evanglize and form missionary disciples.

The Institute seeks to cultivate and support faith formation through spiritual, theological and pastoral studies.

Inspiring hospitality and generosity as stewards who share God’s endowment given to us, to vibrantly share with others.

The Orange Catholic Foundation supports the joyful return of God’s gifts, time, talents and treasures to build the kingdom of God in our own communities, parishes and beyond.

The Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe has the opportunity to grow resources necessary to sustain pastoral priorities, ensuring that our local church and parish communities are strong and sustainable centers of faith.

Forming Seminarians and supporting priests and deacons to be holy and prayerful for today and in the future.

To be men of prayer who preach, minister well and be disciples for Christ.

Ongoing spiritual formation, leadership training and programs to improve homiletics and streghten evangelization initiatives to strengthen our parishes and schools.

Access to resources and tools for more impactful homilies along with dedicated, personal prayer time and consultations with spiritual directors will guild them toward being men o prayer and growing in inspiration to their parishioners.

Building a strong community of vibrant faith-filled leaders, emphasizing academic excellence with superior extracurricular activities and focus on Christ as the root and center of all we do in our Catholic schools.

We help ensure our children are growing in wisdom, knowledge, faith and learning the love of Jesus Christ.

Areas of focus: Cirriculum development and tuition assistance for families desiring Catholic education for their childern.

Spiritual home of Orange County’s 1.3 million Catholics.

Serving as a place of worship, faith formation, evangelization, charitable work, arts and culture through shared beliefs.

Because of its history, significance and scale, Christ Cathedral continues to be a popular destination for tourists.

Most important, it will serve decades, even centuries, as a central place of worship for everyone who comes and visits.

The Orange Catholic Foundation’s commitment to Christ Cathedral ensures its future relevance as a center of faith and prayer.