Diocese of Crookston - Office of the Word Splash Image
Contact us:
1200 Memorial Drive
Box 610
Crookston, MN 56716
Phone
218-281-4533
Fax
218-281-5991

How It Works
Why Catholic? Includes a full range of elements designed to meet the needs of your people
and parishes, in both English and Spanish.
  • Initial Consultation—We meet with the diocesan staff to review the content of Why Catholic? And explain the process for bringing it to parishes.
  • Orientation—Experienced presenters lead this workshop to lauch Why Catholic?
  • Small Community Leader Formation—We provide an on-site formation workshop for leaders with strong catechetical content and integrated training tools.
  • Retreat Experiences—We lead a session for parish participants to celebrate their faith, incorporating learnings from Scripture and the Catechism.
  • Invitation Video—Parishes present this dynamic sign-up tool as part of the homily. Can be customized for your diocese.
  • Participant Books—These solid, approachable materials have been tested within small groups, were reviewed by the U.S. Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee the Use of the Catechism, and have an Imprimatur.
  • Parish Kit—Includes the resource materials to support successful parish implementation.
  • Bulletin Inserts—Make Why Catholic? a total parish experience. Connect families to Catechism topics through short essays, blessings, activities, and stories for sharing. Presented
    in an inviting format, entitled RENEWED FAMILY FAITH.
  • Ongoing Diocesan Support—RENEW provides consultation and materials to guide the process.