INSTITUTE FOR LAY ECCLESIAL MINISTRY AND SERVICE
THE ART OF FORMING THOSE CALLED TO MINISTRY
The Archdiocesan Parish Ministry Formation program provides comprehensive pastoral formation for those who currently serve or seek to be involved in ministries and services in the Church. These courses seek to ensure that parish ministers have a foundational knowledge and understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church. The Parish Ministry Formation program builds upon our previous rich program.
Parish ministers, while learning the basis of their faith, ultimately form their conscience to positively affect their ministerial planning for their specific areas of ministry and service.
Courses
CALLED AND SENT (ONE-DAY SEMINAR)
THEOLOGICAL COURSES (10 HOURS EACH)
- Sacred Scripture
- Profession of Faith: Creed
- Liturgy and Sacraments
- Life in Christ
SPECIALIZED MINISTRY (ONE-DAY SEMINAR)
2025-2026 Calendars
PMF-Offerings-Location/ Eventos por lugar (PDF)
PMF-Offerings-Course/ Eventos por titulo del curso (PDF)
Cost
Thanks to the generosity of many women and men, through the Archbishop’s Appeal, the cost for a course in the Parish Ministry program is $25.00 until June 2026. After August 2026 price will be $30 per course.
Participants are responsible for acquiring texts needed for the program. Scholarships are available to make it even more affordable.
Questions or Comments?
Mayra Medina
Formation Associate for the Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry and Service
210-731-3121
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