e-bulletin

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e-Bulletin is the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth’s electronic newsletter to communication news and information from the Diocese, it departments and its ministries to diocesan, parish and school employees.

Young Adult Ministry (YAM)

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Welcome to Young Adult Ministry (YAM) of the Diocese of Fort Worth. We encourage you to get involved and to participate in the various activities and groups.

Calendario de Ministerio Hispano

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Calendario de eventos del Ministerio Hispano. Hispanic Ministry events calendar.

Young Adult Ministry Resources

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Our ministry includes: Theology on Tap, support for local parish programs, opportunities for community outreach, prayer, retreats, athletic and outdoor events.

Events Calendar

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This page displays public events occurring in the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth under the following events categories: Diocesan, Parish, School, Vocations, and Other.

Events

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Welcome! This page is a list of Hispanic Youth Ministry (Pastoral Juvenil Hispana) events that occur annually, with a brief description. To find out when and where these events occur...

Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Please join Bishop Michael Olson, the Diocese of Fort Worth and the Office of Safe Environment in observing April – Child Abuse Prevention Month during which time we will bring together experts and information aimed at equipping our community...

Hispanic Youth Ministry

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The mission of the Hispanic Youth Ministry (called Pastoral Juvenil Hispana) of the Diocese of Fort Worth is to evangelize the young Hispanic to respond to the call to be a disciple of Jesus in order to create and foster unity in a multicultural society.

Youth Ministry

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Contact information for Youth Ministry.

Youth Ministry

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The Office of Youth Ministry and Adolescent Catechesis is committed to the meaningful involvement of young people in the parish and diocesan Catholic Church, the calling forth and celebrating of their many gifts as disciples.

Young Adult Ministry Events

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This page is a list of Young Adult Ministry events, with a brief description.

Discernment Events

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A list of discernment events in the Diocese of Fort Worth.

Youth Events

The Office of Youth Ministry seeks to serve the youth and their families of our diocese in a variety of ways. We offer various events throughout the year for both middle school and high school age youth.

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Respect Life Events

Respect Life Events

An Apostolate is a public activity of a baptized follower(s) of Jesus Christ on behalf of a Christian community to proclaim, serve, and realize the kingdom of God.

Young Adult Ministry Groups

The following young adult groups meet on a regular basis for bible studies, social events and other activities.

Campus Ministry Locations

The following campus ministries meet on a regular basis for bible studies, support, Mass, social events, retreats and other activities.

Statements to the Faithful & Pastoral Letters

News statements and pastoral letters are released to the faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth, and general public regularly regarding important events, policies and other official matters.

Transitional Diaconate Ordination Mass

Video footage from the Transitional Diaconate Ordination Mass, which occurred on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Priesthood / Seminarians

What is the priesthood? The priesthood serves in particular by bringing others to Christ through the sacraments... Who are Seminarians? A seminarian is a person who is attending a seminary with the Priesthood in mind...

Class Calendar - St. Junipero Serra Institute

Calendario del curso - Instituto San Junípero Serra

Vocations Office Diocesan Forms

The required release forms for any adult, volunteer, or child who wishes to participate in a diocesan event in the Diocese of Fort Worth.

Respect Life

The Respect Life Office serves the Diocese of Fort Worth through Education, Pastoral Care, Prayer and Worship, and Public Policy in order to protect life from conception to natural death.

Discernment to the Seminary

The steps you can take in your discernment process and ultimately, the seminary.

Singles Ministry

The diocesan singles ministry is for (35 +) singles, separated, widowed or divorced.

Middle School Rally

The Middle School Rally is an opportunity for middle school youth and their adult leaders from across the Diocese to spend a full day together in celebration of our Catholic faith and identity.

Policies & Procedure

The best practices, comprehensive policies and procedures for the Safe Environment Office of the Diocese of Fort Worth.

Sisters / Nuns

Each Religious Order is distinguished by their charism, spirituality, rule, apostolate ministry, and the way they live fraternal life. Having the guidance of a knowledgeable Spiritual Director and Vocation Director can greatly assist you...

Diocesan Catechetical Guidelines

On this page you will find diocesan catechetical guidelines.

Resources for The Family

On this page you will find resources for the family.

WWMIN-2021-recommended-timeline.docx

Walking with Moms in Need Walking with Moms in Need is designed to be a yearlong initiative comprised of a number of simple steps. To help parishes and dioceses plan for and organize their participation in this nationwide effort, the process is broken up ...

Youth Ministers

The Office of Youth Ministry works to serve the youth ministers, Full-Time, Part-Time, and Volunteer, of our diocese. We do this by providing formation and retreats. Our goal is to help with their overall spiritual and professional development as...

Abortion Healing

This page offers help to individuals who are struggling with emotional and spiritual wounds from abortion. We are here to help you.

Cursillo Retreats

The Well

The Well is our quarterly youth ministry meeting. We meet March, June, September, and December of each year at different parishes in the diocese.

Emmaus High School Retreat

Young Adult Mass

All young adults, ages 18-35, of the Diocese of Fort Worth are invited to a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael Olson on Thursday, September 14th at 6:30 PM.

Catholic Faith Resources

Resources to help you learn and grow in your Catholic faith.

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a specialized form of religious education for children that is held at parishes in the summer, usually for a week long, and at various times and locations.

Church Documents

On this page you will find approved family and religious education curriculums.

Singles Parish Programs

The following are the Singles Programs offered at the parish level.

Hispanic Ministry Apostolates

Currently active and Approved Hispanic Ministry Apostolates.

Rosary for Healing and Protection

To bring awareness for the 2021 April — Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Safe Environment Office had a Rosary for Healing & Protection created. All are encouraged to recite this rosary for the healing of those who have been abused and the protection...

Youth Ministers Retreat

The Youth Ministers Retreat is specifically for youth ministers (full-time, part-time, volunteer) only. The retreat is scheduled some time in August. It is an overnight retreat that focuses on rejuvenating the soul of the youth ministers as they...

Registration: St. Junipero Serra Institute

Registration for the St. Junipero Serra Institute.

School of Leaders Meeting

School of Leaders Meeting Schedule rotating at 3 different parishes

Engaged / Getting Married

These marriage preparation programs are aimed at helping couples talk about issues they may not have discussed while they were dating, such as: faith, finances, raising kids, family backgrounds, conflict resolution, etc.

Resources: St. Francis De Sales

Resources for the St. Francis De Sales Basic Catechist Formation Program.

St. Junipero Serra Institute

St. Junipero Serra Institute is an Adult Formation Program by the Diocese of Fort Worth. This new institute continues the mission of forming the laity in the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Online Instructor Approved NFP Classes

The Natural Family Planning (NFP) online courses, sponsored by the Diocese of Fort Worth, are four classes in length. Couples preparing for marriage must...

Pastoral Juvenil Council

The Council of Pastoral Juvenil Hispana (PJH) of the Diocese of Fort Worth is the body that brings together and coordinates all Hispanic Groups, Movements, and Communities (GMC) of Hispanic youth and represents them before other Church organizations.

Adult Catechesis & Evangelization

Our mission is to help draw people into an intimate union with Jesus Christ through assisting and supporting parishes in developing dynamic Evangelism and Adult Catechesis that fosters life-long conversion and commitment.

Miscarriage and Stillbirth

This page offers help to couples who have experienced the loss of an unborn baby through miscarriage or stillbirth. We are here to help you.

Onsite Instructor Approved NFP Classes

The Natural Family Planning (NFP) onsite courses, sponsored by the Diocese of Fort Worth, are four classes in length. Couples preparing for marriage must attend...

Vocations

The Office of Vocations helps raise awareness and encourages a positive response to the call to religious life and the diocesan priesthood.

General Information

General Information about the St. Junipero Serra Institute.

Scouting

Deacon Organizations

A list of National Diaconate Organizations.

Troops of Saint George

Curriculum

Welcome to the St. Junipero Serra Institute’s Curriculum page. We’re glad you are here to learn more about your Catholic faith. On this page you will find a breakdown of the two ways the institute offers classes: Certification and Continuous Education.

Support Campus Ministry

Campus ministry gathers the Catholics on campus for prayer, worship, and learning in order that they might bring the light of the Gospel to illumine the concerns and hopes of the academic community.

Registration

Registration for the St. Francis De Sales Basic Catechist Formation Program.

Diocesan Guest Speaker Approval Process

The approval process applies to Pastors, Principals, Parish Directors of Religious Education, and Administrators of any Catholic institution or organization in the Diocese of Fort Worth as they consider inviting speakers who will be teaching-presenting...

Persons with Disabilities

The Diocesan Committee on Persons with Disabilities creates awareness of hidden obstacles preventing disabled persons from participating fully in liturgies and other parish functions.

St. Francis De Sales Program

The aim of the St. Frances De Sales Basic Catechist Formation Program is to form catechists. A catechist is a person who desires to teach the Catholic faith and become an effective witness of the Gospel.

List of Clergy with Credible Allegations

The Diocese of Fort Worth is committed to eradicating the evil of sexual abuse of minors. The protection of our children is a moral obligation and is of paramount importance to the Diocese of Fort Worth.

Resources for Safe Environment Champion (SEC)

Each parish and school implements and operates the Safe Environment Program through the coordinated effort of an assigned Safe Environment Champion (SEC), who is appointed by the pastor.

Am I being Called?

A list of vocational statements to assist those discerning the question "Am I being called?"

Fully Engaged Program (Parish Level)

Fully Engaged is a Sponsor Couple program for engaged couples to help them learn more about the Sacrament of Marriage.

Steps to Get Married in the Church

These steps provide a general overview of the normal requirements and procedures in the Diocese of Fort Worth.

Training for Liturgical Ministers

The office of Liturgy & Worship is available to assist you in your parish and can provide training in your parish at your convenience for those who train Liturgical Ministers.

Respect Life Action Alert

Action alerts related to pro-life issues and legislation that require the attention and support of the Catholic community.

MCA National Christmas Artwork Contest

2018-19 Missionary Childhood Association's National Christmas Artwork Contest for young Catholics in grades K-8.

Children’s Catechesis

Catechesis is an education in the faith for children, young people, and adults which includes especially, the teaching of Christian Doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way...

Campus Ministry

Campus ministry gathers the Catholics on campus for prayer, worship, and learning in order that they might bring the light of the Gospel to illumine the concerns and hopes of the academic community.

Resources

Resources and Links for parish Youth Ministers, Youth Leaders and Volunteers.

Empowering God’s Children

The Empowering God’s Children® Program is for children and youth, Kindergarten through grade 12, to teach them about boundaries, how to recognize boundary violations, how to respond to persons who violate their boundaries...

Past Well Meetings

The Well is our quarterly youth ministry meeting. We meet March, June, September, and December of each year at different parishes in the diocese.

Hispanic Ministry

The Hispanic Ministry in the Diocese of Fort Worth is committed to welcome and promote the cultural identity of the faces of our local Church, and to build a deeply Catholic and multicultural identity.

Diocesan Online NFP Classes

If you are unable to make one of our onsite NFP courses, you may take an online course.

Sacramental Guidelines

The Sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us.

Guardian Ministry

The Guardian Ministry is a community led safety and security volunteer ministry that provides parishes with a peaceful and safe place to worship.

RCIA for Children

The Rite of Christian Initiation Adapted for Children is the practice of the Church for preparing non-baptized children 7 years of age and older for full participation in the sacramental life of the Church.

Cana Commandments

The Cana Commandments is one-day marriage enrichment retreat offered at three separate locations in the diocese for couples to discover how God’s gift of the Ten Commandments not only applies to their individual lives but to their marriage as well.

Pregnancy Help

This page offers pregnancy help to individuals going through crisis pregnancies. We are here to help you.

Discerning Your Vocation

All of us have a vocation. God has blessed each of us with a purpose, as well as certain unique abilities and talents. If you are visiting this page, you or someone you know is likely discerning a vocation to the Religious/Consecrated Life.

Reporting Abuse or Concern

Contact information for reporting any sexual abuse in the Diocese of Fort Worth.

Girl Scouts / Camp Fire

Deacons

The office of Deacons assists the bishop in care, guidance, and support of deacons through communication and personal contact. It promotes deacons' spiritual, intellectual, and ministerial development and helps...

Diocesan Mission Council

The Mission Council of the Diocese of Fort Worth.

Marriage & Family Life

We are dedicated to serving couples wishing to get married in the Church, struggling marriages, strengthening families, and healing for those divorced or grieving.

Interpreted Masses List

A list of locations where an interpreted Mass is offered in the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth.

Classes

Sign Language Classes and Religious Education for deaf children, adults, or their hearing family members in the Diocese of Fort Worth.

Tribunal Application Forms

A list of Tribunal forms for those petitioning a declaration of invalidity (an Annulment), as well as their Advocates.

Resources: St. Junipero Serra Institute

Resources for the St. Junipero Serra Institute.

Liturgy & Worship

The office of Liturgy & Worship serves as a liturgical and educational resource for the clergy and parishes of the Diocese of Fort Worth.

Women Religious and Consecrated Life

The Office for Women Religious and Consecrated Life serves as the Bishop's delegate for the religious, promotes their presence and ministry, and officially represents them in matters directly related to the local church.

Youth Ministry Guidelines

Guidelines, procedures and recommendations for parish Youth Ministers and Youth Leaders.

Confirmation

The celebration of Confirmation draws us more deeply into God’s power unfolding the gifts of the Spirit which gives us strength to boldly witness for Christ.

Concurso Nacional de Arte Navideño de MCA

Concurso Nacional de Arte Navideño de MCA. Este concurso está abierto a jóvenes católicos en los grados K-8.

American Heritage Girls

American Heritage Girls is the premier national character development organization for young women that embraces Christian values and encourages family involvement.

Scout Leader Catechist Training

The teaching of Jesus Christ and His Church can take place, equally, inside and outside the structure of a classroom. Scout Leaders, in a special way, can be instrumental in sharing the Catholic faith through the scouting environment...

Diaconate Formation

The office of Permanent Deacon Formation office assists the Bishop with the formation of men, both married and single, for the diaconate. The formation for the diaconate is based on...

What is a Vocation?

A vocation is the will of God, discerned by hearing and responding to the voice of the Creator. There is no single greater call than...

Walking with Moms in Need

Walking with Moms in Need is a time of service in which Catholic parishes and communities ‘walk in the shoes’ of local pregnant and parenting women in need. Everyone should know how to help moms in...

Parish Groups

A list of the Hispanic Youth Ministry Groups that are active in the parishes.

Marriage Validation

This program is for those who want to have their marriage validated/sanated in the Church.

Responding to Victims

What happens when a person makes a report of sexual abuse to the Diocese?

Rome Pilgrimage

The required release forms for any adult, volunteer, or child who wishes to participate in a diocesan event in the Diocese of Fort Worth.