The Diocese of Des Moines is a religious organization that offers worship and prayer options. The organization has more than 80 parishes in Iowa. It provides advocacy and catholic social teaching services, as well as organizes music workshops. The Diocese of Des Moines also offers protection services for children and young people suffering from sexual abuse. The organization s catholic charities ministry provides family, couple, individual, adoption and pregnancy counseling solutions. The ministry manages St. Joseph Emergency Family Shelter, which offers case management and housing services, as well as sponsors parenting classes. The Diocese of Des Moines additionally publishes a quarterly newsletter.
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St. Theresa School enrolls students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. The school offers a range of academic programs in mathematics, language arts, science and social studies. It also provides courses in music and physical education. St. Theresa School offers remedial reading and counseling services. The school s facilities include a library and guidance and media centers. Its students participate in drama enactment events and local debate competitions. St. Theresa School additionally conducts spelling and geography bee contests, as well as imagination fairs. The school operates a band, chorus and chess club. Its athletic activities include basketball, softball, volleyball, and track and field. St. Theresa School has a parent-teacher committee and offers various community support services.
