Explore these video series to deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith and discover the meaning behind what we believe and how we live and celebrate our faith. Through Why We Believe, Why We Worship and Why We Confess, learn more about the teachings, traditions and sacraments of the Catholic Church and how they draw us into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
​What We Believe​​​

The Formation Life Cycle, often called “The Five,” offers a framework for understanding how we grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. Because the mission of the Church is to make disciples, having a clear vision for that journey helps us support meaningful growth in our parishes and communities.
“The Five” identifies five dimensions of Christian discipleship: Connect, Encounter, Conversion, Grow and Mission.

Connect
We begin and sustain our journey of discipleship through authentic relationships and meaningful community. Good friendships and supportive communities help us remain engaged in the life of faith.

Encounter
Through these relationships and experiences, we are invited into a deeper encounter with Jesus Christ. As we come to know the Lord more personally, our lives begin to be shaped by His presence.

Conversion
An encounter with Christ calls us to change. We turn away from sin and the things that separate us from God and seek to live more fully according to the Gospel.

Grow
Discipleship is an ongoing journey. We grow in faith and virtue, deepen our understanding of the Catholic faith, and learn to live more fully as followers of Jesus Christ.

Mission
As we experience the love and mercy of Christ, we are moved to share that experience with others. Disciples become missionary disciples, inviting others to encounter Jesus and enter into the same journey of faith.

The Five are not necessarily five strictly sequential steps. Rather, they are interconnected dimensions of Christian discipleship that help us recognize where people are in their faith journey and how we can better accompany them. Keeping these dimensions in view can help parishes develop programs, ministries and opportunities that foster deeper and lasting growth as disciples of Jesus Christ.