Marriage Enrichment

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Even the best marriages need a tune up. The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth is committed to helping good marriages become great marriages. There are many retreats offered throughout the year to help couples grow closer to Jesus Christ, and each other.

Marriage & Family Life

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Contact information for Marriage & Family Life.

Pre-Cana Class (Diocesan Level)

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A one day or two evening experience for engaged couples to begin their formal marriage preparation process. The class includes a series of talks/activities on topics such as: Marriage as a Sacrament, Vows, and Sexuality in the marriage as God planned it.

Engaged / Getting Married

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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.

Cana Commandments

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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.

Steps to Get Married in the Church

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

Tribunal: Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of questions that are frequently asked by individuals requesting an annulment (called a declaration of nullity) from a previous marriage.

Find Your Deanery Advocate

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This page will help those beginning the declaration of invalidity (an Annulment) process find their Deanery and Chief Advocate.

Fully Engaged Program (Parish Level)

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

Marriage Tribunal

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Contact information for the Marriage Tribunal Department.

Marriage & Family Life

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

Tribunal Application Forms

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

Sacramental Guidelines

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

Tribunal

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The Marriage Tribunal of the Diocese of Fort Worth is the office which adjudicates the marital status in the Catholic Church of any divorced person who has requested a declaration of nullity (an annulment) of a previous marriage.

Marriage Validation

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

Civic Action

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A variety of helpful educational resources for forming conscience in regards to faithful Catholic teaching and civic action in the public square.

Family Resources

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The Marriage & Family Life Office is committed to continuing the vision that Pope John Paul II had for families to be aided and supported by the Church. On this page you will find resources to help and strengthen the family.

Catechetical

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Contact information for the Catechetical Department.

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Cana-Commandments-Marriage-Retreats-Sept23.pdf

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ligamen-petition-2023.docx

Case Name: Protocol No. ( ONLY a Priest , Deacon , or Tribunal Advocate may compl ete this form.) Please type in your answers. Since the Catholic Church recognizes the first marriage of two people as a valid marriage, any subsequent marriage(s) by either ...

WWME-Announcement-Feb2024.docx

W orld w ide Marriage Encounter Dallas - Fort Worth - East Texas Bulletin Announcements : (please include these announcements in your parish bulletins) February 3-4, 2024 - “He cured many who were sick with various diseases.” Is your marriage suffering fr...

WWME-Announcement-Aug23.docx

W orld w ide Marriage Encounter Dallas - Fort Worth - East Texas Bulletin Announcements : (please include these announcements in your parish bulletins) August 5-6, 2023 - “And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes be...

WWME-Announcements-Dec23.docx

W orld w ide Marriage Encounter Dallas - Fort Worth - East Texas Bulletin Announcements : (please include these announcements in your parish bulletins) Dec. 2-3, 2023 - “Watch, therefore; you do not know when the Lord of the house is coming, whether in th...

WWME-Announcement-Sept23.docx

W orld w ide Marriage Encounter Dallas - Fort Worth - East Texas Bulletin Announcements : (please include these announcements in your parish bulletins) Sept. 2-3, 2023 - “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me....

lack-of-canonical-form-en-2-16-24.docx

Case Name: Protocol No. ( ONLY a Priest , Deacon , or Tribunal Advocate may compl ete this form.) This petition is used in cases where a Catholic entered into a marriage without fulfilling the requirement of canonical form ( Canon s 1108 -1117 ) and that ...

WWWE-Announcement-Nov23.docx

W orld w ide Marriage Encounter Dallas - Fort Worth - East Texas Bulletin Announcements : (please include these announcements in your parish bulletins) Nov. 4-5, 2023 - “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted."...

WWME-Announcements-April2024.docx

W orld w ide Marriage Encounter Dallas - Fort Worth - East Texas Bulletin Announcements : (please include these announcements in your parish bulletins) April 6-7, 2024 - Are we like Thomas and doubt the power of God? Learn the tools to put God in your Sac...

first-discernment-2023.docx

Case Name: Protocol No. Only Clergy or a Tribunal Advocate may complete this form. If there are multiple marriages, use a separate copy of this form to discern each marriage individually , in the same sequence as the marriages . If you click “False” for a...

WWME-Announcements-Jan24.docx

W orld w ide Marriage Encounter Dallas - Fort Worth - East Texas Bulletin Announcements : (please include these announcements in your parish bulletins) January 6-7, 2024 - “They prostrated themselves and did him homage.” As we celebrate the Epiphany of th...

non-consummation-application-and-questionnaire-2-28-20.docx

T he Tribunal of the Diocese of Fort Worth exercises its ministry, grounded in the teaching of the Catholic Church, in a spirit of reconciliation and compassion, always with the utmost confidentiality. Beyond evaluating the validity of a marriage, the Tri...

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...

favor-of-the-faith-application-questionnaire-1-25-24.docx

T he Tribunal of the Diocese of Fort Worth exercises its ministry, grounded in the teaching of the Catholic Church, in a spirit of reconciliation and compassion, always with the utmost confidentiality. Beyond evaluating the validity of a marriage, the Tri...

libellus-and-application-10-20-2022.docx

T he Tribunal of the Diocese of Fort Worth exercises its ministry, grounded in the teaching of the Catholic Church, in a spirit of reconciliation and compassion, always with the utmost confidentiality. Beyond evaluating the validity of a marriage , the Tr...

WWME-Announcement-Mar2024.docx

W orld w ide Marriage Encounter Dallas - Fort Worth - East Texas Bulletin Announcements : (please include these announcements in your parish bulletins) March 2-3, 2024 - “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I...

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...

tribunal-office-formB-questionnaire-english.docx

PETITIONER CONVALIDATION QUESTIONNAIRE FORM B Please note: It is imperative that you give thorough, detailed answers. Pay special attention to those questions which ask you to describe, give examples or explain. You know the story of your life and your re...

sanatio-form-2023.docx

( ONLY a Priest, Deacon, or Tribunal Advocate may complete this form.) Please type in your answers. Sanatio Petition ☐ The Sanatio Petition shou ld include the attached form. All information must be completed ( single-sided, no blanks) . ☐ State clearly t...

nihil-obstat-checklist-en-2-12-24.docx

Submit a Nihil Obstat r equest to the Tribunal at least four weeks prior to a wedding date . If you have any questions, please contact Dagcy Castañeda, Ecclesiastical Notary, at 817-945-9435. The purpose of the Nihil Obstat is to confirm that all the step...

pauline-privilege-en-2-16-24.docx

Case Name: Protocol No. ( ONLY a Priest, Deacon, or Tribunal Advocate may complete this form.) Please type in your answers. St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians (7:12-15) establishes the principle that the Church calls the Pauline Privilege . In suc...

marital-assessment-peitioner-respondent.docx

Case Name: Protocol No. The Petitioner and, if he/she chooses to participate, the Respondent will either independently or jointly complete and submit a Marital Assessment and Questionnaire. The items to be assessed refer to major traits or conditions that...

NVAW-Promoting-Ideas-Nov23.docx

National Vocation Awareness Week November 5-11, 2023 To: All Parishes, Catholic Schools, Priests, Catechists, Teachers, Communications Directors From: VP Vocations Patty Bransford, [email protected] Date: September 30, 2023 Re: National Vocation Awarenes...

Singles Parish Programs

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

Certification Curriculum

The certification curriculum for the St. Junipero Serra Institute. For those interested in receiving a certificate, accreditation, or volunteering within the parish mission in any of the areas/concentrations outlined below.

Audit Curriculum

The audit curriculum for the St. Junipero Serra Institute is designed those wanting to take courses for the purpose of deepening their knowledge and faith.

Divorce / Grief Support

If you are Divorced, Separated or Widowed, please know that the Catholic Church is here to walk with you. You are not alone. On this page you will find programs that can help you through this difficult time in your life.

Diocesan Online NFP Classes

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

Singles Ministry

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

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.

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.

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.

e-Bulletin

The e-Bulletin for April 18, 2024.

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.

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.

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.

Youth Ministry

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.

Catholic Faith Resources

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

Church Documents

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

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...

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.

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

Resources: St. Francis De Sales

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

Young Adult Ministry (YAM)

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.

Young Adult Ministry Resources

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

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.

Hispanic Youth Ministry

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.

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.

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.

March for Life Pilgrimage

The march is a peaceful, prayerful gathering of pro-life people. Participants will start at the Washington Monument and walk up Constitution Ave. and end at the Supreme Court Building.

General Information

General Information about the St. Junipero Serra Institute.

Young Adult Ministry Groups

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

Scouting

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.

Emmaus High School Retreat

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...

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: St. Junipero Serra Institute

Resources for the St. Junipero Serra Institute.

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.

Respect Life Action Alert

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Young Adult Ministry Events

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

Pregnancy Help

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

Reporting Abuse or Concern

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

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.

Girl Scouts / Camp Fire

Diocesan Mission Council

The Mission Council of the Diocese of Fort Worth.

Campus Ministry Locations

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

Events

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...

Interpreted Masses List

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

NFP Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about Natural Family Planning.

Policies & Procedure

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

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.