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Resources for Families During the Pandemic
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis has provided an excellent collection of free online prayer and formation resources which includes how to access a free Formed.org subscription, prayer resources from the USCCB, Boredom Busters for Individuals and Families, great YouTube videos, tips and best practices for parents and families, resources for parish catechetical leaders and K-8 Religion Teachers (which includes how to access resources for Alive in Christ, Faith and Life, and the Sophia Institute) and more!
The link to the resources is: https://www.archspm.org/covid19/prayer-formation-resources.
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The Office of Catechesis and Youth has a number of responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Acting as a resource for parishes in the areas of: Pre-K through 12th grade catechesis/religious education, K-12 sacramental preparation, youth & young adult ministry, adult faith formation, and RCIA.
- Providing annual events for children, youth and adults including the middle and high school youth rallies, March for Life, Steubenville Conference, SEEK Conference, retreats, and more.
- Offering trainings, workshops and retreats throughout the year for parish DREs, youth ministers, catechists and pastors.
For more information about specific events or areas of ministry, please use the links on the menu to the left.
The safety and protection of youth is of vital concern to the Office of Catechesis and Youth. Information on and access to the Diocese of Bismarck's Safe Environment Program policies and procedures is available through the Office of Catechesis and Youth.
DIOCESAN POLICY ON LOCATION OF CLASSES/ACTIVITIES/EVENTS WITH MINORS
Parent Consent/Waiver Form
Transportation Consent Form
Safe Environment Program
Safe Environment Considerations for Distance Education and Ministry
Neil Albana
Director, Office of Catechesis and Youth Associate
520 N. Washington St.
PO Box 1137
Bismarck, ND 58502-1137
Phone: 701-204-7206
Fax: 222-0269
nalbana@bismarckdiocese.com
Ben Ottemoeller
Office of Catechesis and Youth Associate
520 N. Washington St.
PO Box 1137
Bismarck, ND 58502-1137
Phone: 701-204-7208
Fax: 222-0269
bottemoeller@bismarckdiocese.com