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The specific guidelines for OCDS formation are approved by the Order of Discalced Carmelites for use by OCDS communities in the United States.
The program consists of a formation handbook for OCDS formators and a complete six-year set of formation class modules for OCDS members in Carmelite formation.
Due to the nature of these documents, all sales are non-returnable and non-refundable. Orders must be paid via credit card at the time of order.
These products are priced for their cost and are never eligible for discounts.
OCDS Formation Program
OCDS Formation Handbook
Version 02.24, released March 1, 2024.
This volume is a handbook for formators in the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites.
OCDS Aspirancy Year
Version 02.24, released March 1, 2024.
This volume is a handbook for aspirants in formation for the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites.
OCDS Formation I-Year A
Version 02.24, released March 1, 2024.
This volume is a handbook for those in Formation I-Year A for the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites.
OCDS Formation I-Year B
Version 02.24, released March 1, 2024.
This volume is a handbook for those in Formation I-Year B for the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites.
OCDS Formation II-Year A
Version 02.24, released March 1, 2024.
This volume is a handbook for those in Formation II-Year A for the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites.
OCDS Formation II-Year B
Version 02.24, released March 1, 2024.
This volume is a handbook for those in Formation II-Year B for the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites.
OCDS Formation II-Year C
Version 02.24, released March 1, 2024.
This volume is a handbook for those in Formation II-Year C for the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites.
OCDS Ongoing Formation-Volume I
Pre-orders coming soon!
Version 10.25, released March 1, 2026.
This volume is the first volume in the handbooks for ongoing formation in the formation program of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites.
OCDS Ongoing Formation-Volume II
Pre-orders coming soon!
Version 11.25, released March 1, 2026.
This volume is the second volume in the handbooks for ongoing formation in the formation program of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites.
