Our Works
St. James reminds us that faith needs works.
Our works demonstrate our faith in Jesus Christ. Our works are our mission to proclaim the Salvation of Jesus Christ to all people. Below are the departments, ministries and commissions that our Diocese uses to Evangelize across northern Nevada.
Vocations
Discerning the Call to Priesthood
Youth & Young Adult
Ministry and Outreach to Youth and Young Adults
What do we do?
We support and develop relationships between our young people and Jesus Christ. Our office serves the parish directors and coordinators.
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Faith Formation & Catechetics
Education & Formation
What do we do?
We support parishes in the formation of children, families, and adults in celebrating a relevant and lifelong Catholic faith.
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Ethnic Ministry
Finding Christ in our many Cultures
What do we do?
Diversity of culture constitutes our Church. Christ's Gospel lives through culture. We help all to recognize this and help this become reality.
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Lay Formation & Leadership
Forming our Leaders
What do we do?
Our office trains and forms the lay leaders in our parishes, so that they may serve more fully and train others.
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Permanent Diaconate
Forming our Deacons
What do we do?
The training and formation of men to be ordained as Permanent Deacons within the Diocese.
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Catholic Schools
Educating the new generation
What do we do?
Provides support and oversight to the four Catholic elementary schools and one high school within our diocese
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Safe Environment
Protecting Children and Vulnerable adults
What do we do?
Provides the management, oversight and support for Protecting God's Children, our Safe Environment program.
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Liturgy Commission
Worship and Liturgy
What do we we do?
We Organize the Diocesan Liturgies as well as offering support to parishes.
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Life Peace & Justice Commission
Advocating for just society
What do we do?
We promote Catholic Social Teaching through education, formation and promotion.
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Respect Life Commission
Advocating for the Dignity of all Human Life
What do we do?
We promote the Dignity of all human persons, from conception to a natural death.
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Marriage & Family Life Commission
Advocating for a stronger society
Project Rachel
Compassionate Ministry to women and men
What do we do?
Offer ministry and counseling to women and men who have been affected by abortion
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High Desert Catholic
Evangelization through print media
Stewardship
Works of Generosity and Compassion
What Do We Do?
God blesses us with gifts of all kinds. We make a return to God through offering our time, talent, and treasure.
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Catholic Agencies
Varied ways of serving God through serving our community