Accompanying ministers through accessible formation, practical resources and personalized support
The Center for Learning provides programs and resources to make Catholic ministries more effective. Ministry can be hard, and it’s only gotten harder in recent years. We’re all expected to do more with less, leading to burnout and unwanted turnover. That’s why we accompany ministers in their work, offering opportunities for formation as well as long-term support through personalized coaching, professional learning communities, education and more.
The Center for Learning is a division of OCP. A not-for-profit Catholic publishing company, OCP is committed to providing the very best resources, music and service to Catholic parishes and worshipers all over the world. As the Church has grown and evolved, we have sought to grow and change with it so that we can continue to fulfill our mission of publishing products, resources and music that bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all.
What we do
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In-person
Provide your parish liturgical ministers and volunteers with essential formation, support your parish leaders, and engage your entire congregation with a Center for Learning formation event, customized to your parish's unique needs.
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Online
Webinars provide practical wisdom and community that ministers need to serve well from music ministers to liturgy planners. Explore our video library for all our content.
“ I feel like I remember my ‘why’ again. I was burned out and stressed. The challenges are still there, but now I know how to navigate through them in a way that is healthy for me and helpful for my parish.”
FAQs
Does my parish need to use OCP products to participate in the Center for Learning?
No! The Center’s mission is educative, not commercial. As such, there is no requirement that participants use products published by OCP and the Center’s programs will not be used as marketing opportunities.
Do I have to be a musician?
No! The Center for Learning isn’t just for musicians or liturgists. Along with music directors and liturgical ministers, we work with pastors, deacons, youth ministers, parish leaders and staff, diocesan leaders and staff, Catholic school leaders and staff, and more.
Does the Center for Learning offer any Spanish-language or bilingual resources?
Yes! The Center for Learning helps administrate Instituto OCP and OCP Workshop Series, Spanish-language events which offer liturgical formation and training for Hispanic pastoral musicians all across the United States. And we hope to expand our Spanish-language and bilingual offerings soon, including the addition of Spanish-language ministry coaching and more.
