Parishes are invited to apply for the annual "Faith In Our Future" grants.
Funding is available to parishes/parish groups to encourage, foster, and enhance adult faith formation in our Diocese. The amount of funding is:
One $1,000 grant
Four $500 grants
Purpose of grants
The grant money is to be used for:
Adult Faith Formation Programming
Leadership Development
Adult Faith Formation Resources, Technology and Materials
Adult based inter-generational/whole community catechesis development
Special projects (such as implementing the Alive Parent Program)
Other initiatives to foster adult formation
Application deadlines
Deadline for receipt of applications is March 1. Successful applicants will be contacted by April 1st. Awards will be publicly announced at the Adult Faith Formation Leadership Day on April 26 and detailed in the Department of Education newsletter and in The Compass. Parishes are encouraged to apply (even those that applied last year).
Grant details, application form, and assessment criteria