About
The Office of Evangelization, Catechesis, and Family Life assists in shaping evangelizing practices whereby parishes are ever more conducive to an ongoing encounter with Christ. The Office provides ongoing formation and support for parish catechetical leaders, parish family life leaders (family life, senior ministry, divorce, etc.), and marriage preparation and enrichment leaders. Oversees lifelong formation.
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”
—Mt 28: 19-20
Evangelization
The simplest way to say what evangelization means is to follow Pope Paul VI, whose message Evangelii Nuntiandi (On Evangelization in the Modern World) has inspired so much recent thought and activity in the Church. We can rephrase his words to say that evangelizing means bringing the Good News of Jesus into every human situation and seeking to convert individuals and society by the divine power of the Gospel itself. At its essence are the proclamation of salvation in Jesus Christ and the response of a person in faith, which are both works of the Spirit of God.
Evangelization must always be directly connected to the Lord Jesus Christ. “There is no true evangelization if the name, the teaching, the life, the promises, the Kingdom and the mystery of Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God are not proclaimed.”
Evangelization Resources
Formed guides Catholics and those they evangelize to a fully Catholic life through faith-informed content.
NCBC provides education, guidance, and resources to uphold the dignity of the human person in health care and biomedical research.
In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes.
The New Evangelization calls each of us to deepen our faith, believe in the Gospel message and go forth to proclaim the Gospel.
Catechesis Resources
The Certificate in Pastoral Ministry program is designed to meet the intellectual and spiritual needs of the faithful who are yearning to know more about and understand the Catholic faith.
The documents of the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965) offer timeless teaching on the Church, the liturgy, and our mission in the modern world. Explore these foundational texts to deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith and grow in discipleship.
Marriage & Family Life
Rooted in our mission to serve Christ and His Church, we are committed to accompanying couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony, nurturing and strengthening existing marriages, and offering compassionate support to those experiencing marital difficulties, separation, divorce, or the loss of a spouse. We strive to uphold and sustain families in every stage and circumstance of family life.
Answer the Call
Beginning as a collaborative venture of the Diocese of Dallas and the University of Dallas, the Certificate in Pastoral Ministry program (CPM) is designed to meet the intellectual and spiritual needs of the faithful who are yearning to know more about and understand the Catholic faith or who are seeking to develop and renew ministerial skills for service within the Church.
Whether you are an active ordained, religious, or lay minister or someone who is searching for an adult learner experience rooted in the Catholic Theological tradition, the CPM program has something for you.