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Catholic Education Ministries, the catechetical office of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, assists Catholic schools and parishes in the faith formation of all from the beginning of life to the end of life. Catholic Education Ministries provides ongoing opportunities for faith formation of parish catechetical leaders and others, striving to bring faith to life and life to faith as God’s reign is built here on earth. The mission of the Catholic Education Ministries Office is to journey with and empower parishes in visioning and providing excellence in life-long Catholic Faith Formation.  

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In the Ministry in the Word is a catechist formation program sponsored through Catholic Education Ministries. Each two-hour session focuses upon a different aspect of basic formation that helps the catechist become more effective and confident in their ministry of catechesis. This formal, structured, sequential training process is available free of charge to any parish in the Diocese of Saint Cloud.  Upon completion of all 16 sessions, the catechist will received a certificate.

Since the inception of the program in 1994, many catechists have received the certification of completion. Over 350 catechists have participated in catechist formation through In the Ministry of the Word. If you are interested in arranging for this Catechist Formation and Training Process in your parish or area of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, please contact:

Catholic Education Ministries
305 7th Avenue North
St. Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-0111

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Downloadable pdf of brochure

2012-2013 Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Event Calendar

 

Linda Kaiser, Director
Brenda Kresky, Consultant for Faith Formation
Kent Schmitz, Consultant for Youth Ministry
Dan Hollenhorst, Consultant for Catholic Schools
Julie Tschida, Secretary/Receptionist
Tim Welch, Consultant for Educational Technology

305 Seventh Avenue North
St. Cloud, MN  56303-3633
Phone: (320) 251-0111  Fax: (320) 251-0259

Office hours: Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  
                                                        1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Viewable Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Brochure, (click on its upper right corner to turn its page)

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2012-2013 Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Event Calendar

 
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