History of Pontifical Missions Societies

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Our story begins in France in the early 19th century. Pauline Jaricot, inspired by letters about the Missions from her brother, starts gathering together small groups...

Pontifical Missions

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Contact information for Pontifical Missions.

Pontifical Missions

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The Mission Office of the Diocese of Fort Worth, looks to educate and inspire people to take seriously their baptismal responsibility to be on mission in whatever context they live and work.

Chancery

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Contact information for the Chancery - assisting the Bishop in the pastoral and administrative governance of the Diocese of Fort Worth.

Educate the Children Honduras

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Educate the Children Honduras is currently doing active missionary work in Olancho, Honduras. Through their good works, children are getting access to life-changing education and faith-based programs at three schools: Valle Alegre, Barro Seales and Nueva.

Educate the Children Bolivia

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Educate the Children Bolivia is currently doing active missionary work in Cabezas, Bolivia. Through the good works of Father Bob Thames, Senora Del Carmen School is providing life-changing education and faith-based programs. Find out how you can help!

Missionary Cooperation Plan

The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth Diocesan Office of Pontifical Missions is currently accepting applications for the annual Missionary Cooperation Plan

History of Missionary Childhood Association

Founded in France in 1843 by Bishop Charles de Forbin-Jansen, the Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) is a world-wide organization made up of Catholic youth: from baptism to teen years.

MCA National Christmas Artwork Contest

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

Diocesan Mission Council

The Mission Council of the Diocese of Fort Worth.

World Mission Day

World Mission Day 2023 joins all Catholics of the world into one community of faith. At Mass that Sunday, we recommit ourselves to our common vocation, through Baptism, to be missionaries...

Diocesan Offices

A list of the diocesan departments, programs and related organizations, with descriptions, staff pictures and contact information, as well as the online directory.

Fort Worth Diocese Map

A google map of all the parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth.

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.

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.

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.

Class Calendar - St. Junipero Serra Institute

Calendario del curso - Instituto San Junípero Serra

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

General Information

General Information about the St. Junipero Serra Institute.

Parish Mission Activities

A list of parish mission activities in the Diocese of Fort Worth.

Young Adult Ministry Groups

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

Missionary Childhood Association (MCA)

Missionary Childhood Association: Called by Baptism to share the gospel with others, we serve the Church world-wide through a distinct focus entirely on children.

Scouting

Troops of Saint George

Young Adult Ministry Events

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

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...

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.

How Do I Get Involved

There are many ways people of all ages can get involved in the missionary work of the Church. Below are some great ways you can help make a difference, discover how God is calling you, educate your peers, and use your God-given talents and gifts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reporting Abuse or Concern

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

Singles Parish Programs

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

Transitional Diaconate Ordination Mass

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

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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Resources

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

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.

What is the Diocese doing?

The care of young people is among the Church’s most important obligations. For them to suffer harm at the hands of anyone working on behalf of the Church, especially members of the clergy, is a great betrayal.

Find Your Deanery Advocate

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

Pre-Cana Class (Diocesan Level)

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.

V Encuentro

The V Encuentro is a four-year process of ecclesial reflection and action that invites all Catholics in the United States to intense missionary activity, consultation, leadership development, and identification of best ministerial practices in...

Prison Ministry

Prison Ministry serves the spiritual and religious needs of Catholic inmates in detention centers, county jails, federal and state prisons, as well as other inmates seeking to know about the Catholic faith and way of life.

Tribunal

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.