Faith formation for our young students occurs on two different days of the week. Classes begin in September and end in late April or early May.

Grades K-5 Religious Education

• Sundays, 9:15–10:15 a.m.

Faith Used in Everyday Life (F.U.E.L.)

Grades 6-8, Middle School FUEL

• Wednesdays, 6:15–8:15 p.m.

Grades 9-12, High School FUEL

• Wednesdays, 6:15–8:15 p.m.

Registration forms can be downloaded below.

Teachers, Substitutes and Other Assistants

If you want to teach any level of Faith Formation, please contact the parish office. We also need volunteers to help with special events throughout the year.

At this time, there are no adult education classes scheduled.

If you or someone you know are interested in becoming Catholic, please contact the parish office.

For information on baptism, visit the Sacraments page.

First Confession, Confirmation and First Eucharist

Adults who want to receive their First Confession, Confirmation and/or First Eucharist should contact the parish office.

In the Diocese of Fargo, youth receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in 2nd Grade. They are prepared for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation and their First Communion in 3rd Grade. For each sacrament, there are sessions for parents, as well as a retreat for the young students.

Other Sacraments

For information on the other sacraments, visit the Sacraments page.

Faith Formation Registration

We are now accepting registration for Faith Formation classes in 2022-23. Please complete your family’s registration for Sacramental Preparation and return it by July 25. (Forms are available below.)

Registration Forms

Two downloadable forms are available:

1. Registration for Faith Formation classes
   • registration for Sunday classes (for grade 1-5) and Wednesday F.U.E.L. (Middle School and High School)
   • includes registration for Sacramental Preparation
2. Registration for Sacramental Preparation Only
   • for example, students attending Catholic schools

Sacramental Preparation

Whether or not your child(ren) attend the parish Faith Formation classes on Sunday or Wednesday, registration is required for students to celebrate their First Reconciliation, the Sacrament of Confirmation and/or their First Communion at St. Benedict’s. Check the appropriate boxes in the “Sacramental Preparation” section on the registration form.

Payment

There are a number of options for you to pay: cash, check or online.

• Make checks payable to “St. Benedict’s Church”.
• To pay online, visit our secure online giving portal (or click the “Donate” button in the top navigation). (You are not required to create an account.)
  • Click “Pay Fees” under the “Faith Formation” option
  • Enter the amount of fees you are paying. The only option for “Frequency” is “Pay Now”.
  • Click “Add to Basket” and “Continue to Payment”.

Printed Form

Drop off a printed document at the parish office or mail to:

St. Benedict’s Church
Faith Formation Office
11743 38th St S
Horace, ND  58047

“Fill-in” Form

To complete a “Fill-in” form you may have to first download it to you computer or device.

E-mail the completed form to:

• For students in Grades 1-5: drestbensnd.org (Linda Skjerseth)
• Middle School and High School students: youthstbensnd.org (Catie Vetter)

Inclement Weather Information

In case of inclement weather, please use your discretion. Your safety is our primary concern. If you are in doubt about whether or not an event will occur at St. Benedict’s, please check one of these resources before you make the drive to church.

• Parish website: www.stbensnd.org
• inforum.com
• Other local media stations
• Parish Office Voicemail: (701) 588-4288
• Mobile text messages from REMIND (F.U.E.L. students and parents)

Parking Lots and Roads: Please note that the parking lots and frontage road may take time to clear out.  Please use your discretion if there was significant snowfall or blowing and drifting snow.