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FORMATION
The seminary system consists of education and formation programs designed to
prepare a man for the duties and life as a priest.
College (Seminary Minor)
The Diocese of Fargo provides a college seminary formation and education program
at Cardinal Muench Seminary in collaboration with North Dakota State University.
A man choosing to begin his preparation for the priesthood at the college level
would receive the education in philosophy, a requirement for acceptance by a
graduate school of theology (Major Seminary).
Pre-Theology
A student who has a college degree, but does not have the required courses in
philosophy and religion will participate in a pre-theology program of two years
to meet the requirements to enter a graduate school of theology (Major
Seminary).
Theology
When a seminarian has completed the requirements for entering a school of
theology, he will pursue a course of studies, which leads to a graduate level
degree. He will attend a seminary outside the diocese, as the Diocese of Fargo
does not have a Major Seminary. The bishop will determine the assignment to a
Major Seminary.
Spirituality Year
Our formation program includes an initial year called the Spirituality Year, in
which all seminarians are given an introduction to the life of priestly service
through community life and spiritual and intellectual formation. In addition to
liturgical and private prayer, retreats and apostolic activity, each seminarian
in the Spirituality Year receives instruction in the Christian life by reading
and praying through the entire Scriptures, and by studying the documents of the
Second Vatican Council, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and some of the
great works on Catholic spirituality.
Vianney Program
This program is for men who are considering a possible call to the priesthood,
but who are not yet sure enough of that call to commit to entering the seminary.
Click this link to find out more about
this unique program.
For questions or more information, send an e-mail to the
Vocation Director.
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