FORMED is now available in the KL Archdiocese

FORMED, a digital platform of Catholic Resources by the Augustine Institute, is now available in the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur.

In July 2017, a team of lay Catholics from various parishes in the Kuala Lumpur Archdiocese embarked on a journey using the ‘New Roman Road.’ Each one had been using this Netflix-like VOD and digital content service from the Augustine Institute called FORMED over the last one to two years.

Having experienced the fruits of using this huge library of resources, they started promoting this resource to several parishes in the KL Archdiocese and beyond, to Perak and Penang. The team met with Archbishop Julian Leow and a number of priests. Apart from sharing tips on how to effectively use FORMED, the team members also shared their life testimonies during our sessions.

With the Archdiocesan Pastoral Institute under the directorship of Msgr Mitchel Joseph, the team collaborated to work at the grassroots’ level to share their faith experiences.

FORMED is still in its infancy for the Church in Malaysia and many have not heard of it yet. However, in the US where the digital platform originated, there are more than a quarter of a million users to-date in over 2,000 parishes.

The support from the Parish Care of the Augustine Institute helps subscribers to be on the look-out for new and suitable programmes for the various ministries in the parish.

Taking its cue from the liturgical calendar of the Universal Church, the Parish Care specialists also provide tips on when, and/or how, to initiate a particular programme.

For example, in preparation for the Feast of Pentecost, they would highlight a programme called WILD GOOSE.

Then, there is a 12-session video based programme entitled BELOVED that ‘uncovers the mystery and the meaning of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.’

The widely popular Catechetical video series of SYMBOLON has earned the thumbs up from many who have gone through this programme.

Even the little ones can learn from Brother Francis: The Barefoot Saint of Assisi, in a 10-part animated drama which is about the life of St Francis of Assisi, the fun-loving son from a wealthy family who gave up everything for the love of Jesus. In total, there are currently more than 300 titles of videos, audios, e-books and movies but this is not exhaustive, as more are added from time to time.

To learn more about FORMED, pick a FORMED promo-card from your parish bulletin rack or visit www.formed.org. We can also be contacted via formedmy@ gmail.com

Article reproduced from Herald Malaysia online