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Fraternitas

The Brotherhood of Fathers

Fraternitas empowers Catholic fathers to confidently pass on their faith to their children, addressing the critical gap where 56% of Catholic teenagers report never discussing faith with their dads. In a world where parents face overwhelming societal and social media challenges, and Catholic resources for fathers are scarce, small, intentional steps today can transform future generations. Children raised with faith enjoy better mental health and lower risks of mental disorders and substance abuse, but without fathers’ direct engagement, they are unlikely to embrace Christianity as adults.

Fraternitas Houses strengthens fathers in faith, equipping them to become the spiritual leaders God calls them to be.

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DADCAMP® at Marian Summer 2025: A Fraternitas Initiative

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Fraternitas Houses

Meet dads where they are already active (parishes and schools) to build community and offer plug-and-play household resources.

DADCAMP®

A father-child experience that fosters meaningful conversations, lasting memories, and a brotherhood of faith-driven dads.

Fraternitas App

An interactive platform with gamification, peer connection, faith resources, and tools to answer kids' big questions.

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Fraternitas Programs

Mark Bridenstine

For more information, reach out to:


Mark Bridenstine, Director of Fraternitas
📧 mbridenstine@marian.edu
📞 317-361-8084

Mark has spent the past year helping build the Fraternitas program with the Franciscan Leadership Institute team at Marian University. Throughout his career, his experience collaborating with teams has been invaluable in designing unique opportunities for dads to deepen their faith and become stronger spiritual guides and protectors for their families.

 

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