Office of Faith Formation

“It is important … that  the catechesis of children and young people, permanent catechesis and the catechesis of adults should not be separate watertight compartments… it is important that their perfect complementarity be fostered.”

#72 General Directory for Catechesis (GDC) 

Rosary Essay Contest -- "Gazing on Christ Through the Rosary" NEW

Media Center Update -- December 8, 2011

2012 Diocesan Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Leaders' Meetings

March 15, 2012 --  Date Change          - Resurrection Parish in Rochester April 19, 2012 - Carmelite Monastery in Austin -- Retreat Day April 20, 2012 - TBA - Retreat Day May 10, 2012 - Catedral of the Sacred Heart Parish in Winona

 * All meetings will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end by 3:00 p.m.

Universal Parental Permission Form -- used by parish for parish sponsored events.

Catechists Formation

The important of catechist formation can not be overlooked. This needs to be a priority for all catechetical leaders. Please think creatively in how you might better address the formation of your catechists, we must have well-trained catechists.

Minnesota Catholic Education Association (MCEA)

Over the past five years, the MCEA in collaboration with the Untied States Catholic Conference of Bishop's Committee on certification and accreditation has developed a statewide process to certify ministers serving as parish catechetical or youth ministry leaders. This process has been approved by the bishops of the State of Minnesota. The MCEA website has  more information about this process and the application process.