CREED Fund - Professional Development Grant

Full Name: Catholic Religious Education Endowment Fund

Purpose: Provides financial support for educational opportunities and professional development for school administrators and teachers, including conference attendance and professional enrichment activities. Supports the enrichment of faith and the spreading of the Gospel.

Geographic Scope: Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota

Eligible Applicants: School administrators and teachers at Catholic schools in the Diocese of Duluth

Types of Support: Funding for conference attendance (e.g., National Catholic Education Association conferences), professional development workshops, and transportation costs for professional development activities

Contact Information:

• St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School
• 817 Juniper Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
• Phone: 218-829-2344
• Email: sf.office@sf-school.org

Background: St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School received CREED Fund support for Principal Jennifer Nagel's attendance at the National Catholic Education Association in Dallas, TX in April 2023, and for teacher transportation costs to attend the Diocesan Catechetical Day during the 2022-2023 school year.