Bishop Folda has called for the development of the Catholic Formation Initiative in order to provide needed on-going formation to adults. Under CFI, you will find a variety of resources for adults to learn more about their faith. Teachers and Catechists are especially encouraged to have a good foundation in order to pass on the faith to our youth effectively. Below you will find links to formal certificate programs to on-site Catholic courses and our new Sent podcast. Scroll down and you will find our Sent Videos series which features Bishop Folda's Gallop through History.
Foundation of Faith
The Foundations of Faith course at St. Mary's Cathedral will conclude on May 13. You may continue to log in on zoom for the sessions using the link below.
Bishop Folda presents lives of the saints in the three-part video series “A Gallop Through History”. Click the image to view the episode.
Part 1.
Part 2.
Part 3.
The Dignity of the Human Person
Presented by Tim Mosser. Stay tuned.
What is up and coming
Bishop Robert Barron is filming a new series on Illuminating the Beauty of Gothic Cathedrals. Bishop Barron travels around France to film inside the most iconic cathedrals and explains the background and elements found in these beautiful churches. The series is in production mode but you can see clips from behind the scenes. Just click on the image to take you to Word on Fire website on the new series.
There are many resources to guide you in learning about your Catholic Faith. The Diocese of Fargo has a Youtube channel with short clips called the Sent Podcasts as well as other series like the Splendor of Rome. Click on the button below to see what is available.
The Word on Fire Institute offers seminars, courses and a master's degree. The Franciscan At Home Institute offers systematic courses on everything from theology to the spiritual life to parenting. Theology of the Body Institute has many on-line courses, in-person workshops and also offers a master's degree. The Diocese of Fargo also has a lending library of many popular studies, available for parishes or individuals to check out. See the catalog