All the educational programs
that assist parishes in the Diocese of Fargo are organized under the
Catholic Education and Formation Office (CEF). The mission of CEF is to
assist the Bishop of Fargo in carrying out his mandate to educate and form
the total person in the mystery of Christ and the Church. The CEF Office
oversees management of EPS, Evangelization & Catechesis, Marriage & Family
Life, Respect Life, Catholic Schools, Youth & Young Adult, Young Disciples,
as well as Video Resources. Thomas A. Frei serves as Secretary for Catholic
Education and Formation.
Thomas A. Frei
Secretary for Catholic Education and Formation
5201 Bishops Blvd, Suite A
Fargo, ND 58104
tel. (701) 356-7907
fax (701) 356-7994 (fax # is for all offices in the CEF Department)
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| Office Name |
For more information contact: |
| Evangelization
and Catechesis
The mission of the Evangelization Office is to promote the first sharing of the
Gospel and its call to turn away from sin and to turn towards God. In this
section you will find information regarding RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults), reaching out to non-Catholics, and inactive Catholics.
The aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch, but in
intimate communion, with Jesus Christ. Catechesis
is the deepening of one's understanding
of the Gospel.
Click here for Evangelization and Catechesis.
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Stella Marie Jeffrey, Director
(701) 356-7908
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| Respect Life
The mission of the Respect Life Office is to proclaim and defend a
fundamental truth of our faith: the God-given, inviolable dignity of every
person. By utilizing the resources of the universal Church, this office strives
to foster the Culture of Life by means of education and prayer. For our specific
departments (pro-life,
post-abortion care,
chastity education,
fertility appreciation &
end-of-life), please follow
the navigation links.
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Rachelle Sauvageau,
Director
(701) 356-7910 |
| Safe Environment
The
Safe Environment program for the Diocese of Fargo consists of two distinct types
of training or seminars in preparation for parents discussing the lessons of the
Child Lures Program with their children. This web page contains links to
resources for parish staff and interested parents.
Click here for Safe Environment. |
Tom Frei
(701) 356-7907
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| Young Disciples
Young Disciples
is a young adult ministry that provides
week-long Catholic summer camps for rural parishes and communities. Through their witness marked by
the joy and hope of faith, the Young Disciples Teams seek to challenge youth to
love Jesus Christ and to embrace the life of His Church – their mission is
evangelization and catechesis.
Click
here for a full description.
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Mary Hanbury
(701) 356-7909 |
| Youth and Young
Adult
We work with individuals,
parishes and schools to help young people develop an enduring relationship with
Jesus and discover their place in the Church and in the modern world.
Please pray for us as we strive to evangelize, educate, inspire, encourage and
support all the youth and young adults of the Diocese.
Click here for a full description of the programs and
events our youth are involved in. |
Kathy Loney, Director
(701) 356-7902
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Marriage and
Family Life
Information, skills, support and Christian values are
essential to help couples develop a loving and meaningful married
relationship. The seminar offered by this office is designed to assist
engaged couples as they begin their process of forming a community of life
and love. Click here for a
Marriage Prep Seminar brochure or to sign up for a seminar date.
This office also facilitates training for Sponsoring Couples,
a peer ministry program of marriage preparation and support run at the
parish level. |
Jennie Korsmo, Project
Manager
(701) 356-7901
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Education for
Parish Service (EPS)
Our EPS process offers lay Catholics a 2 year adult formation
program of excellent courses in scripture and theology, together with practical
instruction for communicating the faith and serving others. Simply put, the
program equips lay women and men to teach the faith, perform ministries within
their parish, and serve the community.
Click here for EPS. |
Deacon
David Eblen
(701) 356-7903
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Catholic Schools
Click here for information on the 13 schools in the diocese. |
Thomas A. Frei
Secretary for Catholic Education and Formation
tel. (701) 356-7907
fax (701) 356-7994 |
| Video Resources
The
Video
Resource
Center
provides videos to parishes and
schools in the Diocese of Fargo. We also encourage families to use our library
for the purpose of personal study, discussion, or entertainment. Our videos
cover a wide range of subjects for: Preparation for the
sacraments, Adult Study/Discussion
Groups, Youth Group Discussion, Personal Enrichment, and Family Entertainment.
Click here for a complete
list of videos available and for memberships.
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(701) 356-7901 |
