Orange County Resources

- Formation
  - Faith Formation
    
    First Holy Communion
    Elementary Program
    Junior High School
    Confirmation
    Liturgy of the Word for Children
    Youth Ministry
    Young Adults
    RCIA
    Word on Fire Engage
    Adult Bible Studies/Backyard Theologies
  - Spiritual Resources
    
    Spiritual Educational Resources
    
    Spiritual Resource Center
    
    Daily Readings
    Orange County Resources
    
    National, International and Vatican Links
    The Grotto Network
    Motivational Videos
    
    Youth and Young Adult Inspiration
  - School Information
    
    Safe Environment for Youth and Children

These are links to the websites of Catholic organizations within the Orange County Diocese which you might find helpful.
Diocese of Orange County Links
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