Ministry
USCCB Intercultural Competencies Modules
Offers five text-based modules for ministers and individuals wishing to broaden their intercultural competence. Modules include: Diversity from a Theological Perspective, Understanding Culture, Intercultural Communication Skills in Pastoral Settings, Obstacles to Effective Intercultural Relations, Integration Rather Than Assimilation.
Emmaus Institute
Emmaus Institute is a four-year intellectual and ministerial formation program for lay leadership ministry and potential Latino/Hispanic diaconal candidates from the Diocese of Saint Cloud, in partnership with Saint John School of Theology and Seminary. Its purpose is to create well-formed ministers who will serve the mission of the Gospel in their families, parishes, and wider communities throughout the diocese.
Sacraments
Por Tu Matrimonio
Por Tu Matrimonio is a space to inspire, help, and exhort Hispanic couples to live their relationship more fully. They offer resources on dating, married life, family life and child rearing.
Bereavement
USCCB Resources on Bereavement and Funerals
The Church provides a number of prayers for the faithful to offer both to accompany the dying of a loved one and to strengthen our faith upon their death. Through private prayer and public funeral rites, we strengthen our faith and hope, comfort those who mourn, and bury the bodily remains of the deceased with care befitting what was the Temple of the Holy Spirit.
Despidiéndonos
Resources for bereavement and for those accompanying the sick.
Immigration
Justice for Immigrants
Offers informational resources on immigration, many with a pastoral perspective.