USCCB
APPROVED
Transforming Faith Education
R.E.A.L. Formation is a gamified, inculturated, and interactive Confirmation program developed by Father Agustino Torres, CFR, with the collaboration of many experts!
This program bridges the gap between busy volunteer catechists and Hispanic youth who often feel disconnected from traditional formation.
Whether you're starting fresh or updating your program, R.E.A.L. Formation helps students encounter Christ in a way that feels personal, relevant, and real.
Learn More About R.E.A.L
A Growing Impact
Early metrics show R.E.A.L. Formation is making a real difference.
500+
Teens
Reached
Through pilot programs
and parish partnerships
48+
Lessons
Developed
Scripture-based,
Interactive and growing
78%
Greater Interest
in Church
Parents saw greater interest
in Church activities
What's Included?
- Rooted in prayer, mission, and Catholic identity
- Short, dynamic lessons with video, quizzes, and challenges
- Family engagement tools that bring formation into the home
- An easy-to-use app with real-time tracking and support
- Bilingual — meeting families where they are
- Catechist formation and support
Why choose us?
Gen Z needs more than information — they need formation.
R.E.A.L. Formation combines timeless Catholic truth with modern tools to speak the language of today’s youth — culturally relevant, interactive, and in the CFR Franciscan tradition.
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- Trusted by USCCB
- Confirmation Programs
- Youth Groups
- OCIA and Adult Faith Formation
our findings & approach
WHY THIS METHOD WORKS
The Research
Don’t just take our word for it.
Gen Z is leaving the Catholic Church at alarming rates. And it might be in part to how the teaching is presented.
74%
of young people reported that they stopped identifying as Catholic
between the ages of 10 and 20, with the median age being 13.
63%
of US Catholics under 18 are Latino yet one in four Latinos are former Catholics
who decided to leave the Church before the age of 24. (Pew Research)
But there’s hope...
There are key moments to keep someone in the church - like Confirmation.
Gen Z learns differently through authentic and culturally diverse content. The REAL Formation App was crafted with an inculturated lens specifically to engage this generation.
Visual Learning Preference
65% of Gen Z
prefer visual learning over other learning styles
Brand Support
72% of Gen Z
are more likely to support brands that represent diverse cultures and identities in their content
Collaborative Learning
71% of Gen Z
prefer collaborative learning environments
Technology Integration
91% of Gen Z
say that technology in the classroom is important to their learning experience
Technology Integration
91% of Gen Z
say that technology in the classroom is important to their learning experience
Collaborative Learning
71% of Gen Z
prefer collaborative learning environments
Visual Learning Preference
65% of Gen Z
prefer visual learning over other learning styles
Brand Support
72% of Gen Z
are more likely to support brands that represent diverse cultures and identities in their content
WHY TRUST US?
Our Story
For over 15 years, our team has perfected a dynamic approach to teaching the Catholic faith. Now, we’re bringing this powerful teaching method to every parish in the U.S. through an interactive app that engages youth and supports catechists.
meet the team
