"The whole concern of doctrine and its teaching must be directed to the love that never ends. Whether something is proposed for belief, for hope or for action, the love of our Lord must always be made accessible, so that anyone can see that all the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love."

- Prologue to the Catechism, CCC 25; Roman Catechism Preface 10

The Diocese of Birmingham Office of Evangelization and Faith Formation, following the pastoral leadership and initiatives of the Bishop, serves those involved in parish religious education and faith formation programs to assist in accomplishing the goal of catechesis, leading people closer to Christ and deeper into the sacramental life of his Church. The office supports the catechetical leaders and the catechists of this diocese, as they in turn lead and accompany their students and families on the journey of faith.

The Office of Evangelization and Faith Formation (formerly known as the Office of Religious Education) consists of two departments: Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation and the Office of Ongoing ​Catholic Formation.