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Lay Ministry Formation Program
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- 3. Lay Ministry: One of the 6 Pastoral Priorities Liturgy Lay Ministry Youth and Young Adults Priestly Vocations Compassionate Outreach Lifelong Faith Formation
- 4. What is Lay Ministry? The work of Catholic women and men who, recognizing their rights and responsibilities in the Church by baptism, assist the priests in serving the people of the parish in collaboration with deacons and religious women and men.
- 5. What Do Lay Ministers Do? Parish catechesis Sacrament preparation Liturgical ministry and committees Hospitality Art and environment Life and Justice education and social action and.
- 6. Ministries of Consolation (Bereavement, Retrouvaille, Separated and Divorced (including children) Marriage Formation/Mentoring Elizabeth Ministry Maturing Adult Ministry Prayer Ministry leaders Bible study facilitators and
- 7. Spiritual Direction Ministry to Homebound Parish Life Directors of Youth Ministry Directors of Young Adult Ministry Prayer group leaders Mentoring parish volunteers Parish business management
- 8. What Kind of Preparation is Required for Lay Ministry? Many parish ministries are supported by volunteers without formal preparation for their work Diocesan lay ministry formation certificate programs, workshops and ministry education assist in the pastoral and theological development of parish ministers and/or College level coursework leading to certificates and degrees
- 9. Lay Ministry Formation Program Opportunities The Diocese has formed partnerships with: - College of St. Elizabeth - Georgian Court University - Neumann University - University of Dayton - St. Charles Borromeo Seminary - Villanova University School of Business
- 10. Lay Ministry Formation Program Opportunities Most of these partnerships allow for a 50% discount in tuition with the balance divided equally among the parish, diocese and student Programs include undergraduate certificates, degree completion program, graduate certificates and degrees and non-credit programs Courses taken locally in the diocese, at the college, and/or on-line
- 11. Who qualifies for lay ministry formation/education? Individuals who are discerning the call to ministry - pastor/principal recommended - self-initiated Those who are already engaged in parish ministry
- 12. LMFP Programs The Church Ministry Institute of Camden A three-year non-credit diocesan certificate program designed to enrich the faith formation of adults CMIC provides a foundation in theological studies, pastoral skills and spiritual development, integrated with preparation for ministry and service
- 13. The Church Ministry Institute of Camden Each of the 14 courses are 6 weeks in length and are followed by an evening of theological reflection Special features include opportunities for mentoring, retreats, spiritual book sharing, ministry visits and ministry project For further information go to http://lmfp.camdendiocese.org Programs
- 14. LMFP Programs College of St. Elizabeth (Hispanic Track available) Undergraduate Ministry Formation (25 credits) Certificates in: Religious Education Youth and Young Adult Ministry Parish Life Ministries
- 15. LMFP Programs Georgian Court University Graduate certificate in Pastoral Ministry (24 credits) Graduate certificate in Liturgy (24 credits) M.A. in Theology (Pastoral Theology Track or Liturgy Track) (30 credits)
- 16. LMFP Programs Neumann University Masters Degree in Pastoral Care & Counseling- Spiritual Direction Track Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction Undergraduate Degree Completion (Liberal Studies)
- 17. LMFP Programs St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Undergraduate Certificate in Pastoral Ministry to African-American Catholics (MAAC - 24 credits, online)
- 18. LMFP Programs University of Dayton The Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) on-line program Certificate Programs - Catechesis (also available in Spanish) - Adult Faith Formation - Social Justice - Foundations for Leadership in Ministry - Youth Ministry
- 19. LMFP Programs Villanova University School of Business Master of Science degree in Church Management
- 20. Locations St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Absecon St. Pius X Spiritual Life Center, Blackwood Pope John Paul II Retreat Center, Vineland Romero Center, Camden
- 21. Locations Neumann University, Aston, PA and on-line Villanova University, one week on campus, Villanova, PA (remainder on-line) IMEC: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Camden Immaculate Conception Parish, Bridgeton St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish, Northfield Hispanic Catholic Center, Wildwood CMIC: TBD
- 22. Financial Information College of St. Elizabeth Tuition per 3 credit course: $2,010 Minus 50% discount: $1,005 Maximum Tuition to student per 3 credit course $335 Additional fees: Application fee: $35 Registration fee: $40 Technology fee (per semester) $80 ( paid to CSE)
- 23. Financial Information Georgian Court University Graduate Certificate/Masters Degree Tuition per 3 credit course: $2,085 Minus 50% discount: $1,042.50 Maximum Tuition to student per 3 credit course $347.50 Additional fees: Graduation fee for MA degree ( paid to GCU) $135 GCU is waiving all application and registration fees
- 24. Financial Information Neumann University Undergraduate Degree Completion Tuition per 6 credit course: $2,940 Minus 50% discount: $1470 Maximum Tuition to student per 6 credit course $490 Additional fees: Graduation fee: $90 (paid to NU)
- 25. Financial Information Neumann University Graduate Certificate/Masters Degree Tuition per 3 credit course: $1710 Minus 50% discount: $850 Maximum Tuition to student per 3 credit course $286 Additional Fees: Graduation fee: $90 (Payable to NU)
- 26. Financial Information St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Tuition per 3 credit course: $831 Maximum Tuition to student per 3 credit course $277
- 27. Financial Information University of Dayton VLCFF Tuition per non-credit course: $90 Minus 55% discount: $50 Maximum Tuition to student per course $13.33 Additional fees: Application fee: $15
- 28. Villanova School of Business Tuition per three credit course: $2,520 Minus 50% discount: $1,260 Maximum Tuition to student per course $420 Registration and technology fees: none Application fee: waived
- 29. Financial Information Church Ministry Institute of Camden (CMIC/IMEC) Tuition per year $500 Minus 50% LMFP discount $250 Maximum Tuition to student per year $125 (payment plans available) Additional fees: Retreats Graduation fee $40
- 30. Application Process Two-tiered process Diocese and College College- follow individual institutions procedures At the same time make application to the diocese Diocesan LMFP application, letter of recommendation from pastor, financial assistance application, personal statement For forms go to: http://lmfp.camdendiocese.org
- 31. Contact information Georgian Court University http://georgian.edu Dr. Johann Vento [email_address] 732-987-2381
- 32. Contact Information College of St. Elizabeth http://cse.edu Maricela Quintana [email_address] 973-290-4346
- 33. Contact Information Neumann University http://neumann.edu Dr. Leonard DiPaul [email_address] 610-361-5225
- 34. Contact Information St. Charles Borromeo Seminary http://scs.edu Distance Learning MAAC Program University of Dayton (online) http://vlc.udayton.edu
- 35. Contact Information Villanova University School of Business www.mscm.villanova.edu 610-519-4371
- 36. Contact Information Church Ministry Institute (CMIC) Linda K. Robinson 856-583-6116 [email_address]
- 37. Contact Information Church Ministry Institute of Camden (Spanish) Kathia Arango 856-583-6135 [email_address]
- 38. General Information Linda K. Robinson 856-583-6116 [email_address] Debbie Cutter 856-583-6123 [email_address]
- 39. Lay Ministry Programs Website http://lmfp.camdendiocese.org Or click on Lay Ministry Formation icon at the bottom of the web page for the diocese http://camdendiocese.org
- 40. Other Opportunities for Ministry Formation School of Liturgy - formation and renewal sessions contact: Stephen Obarski 856-583-6146 [email_address] Camden Biblical Institute contact Martha Scutte 856-583-6133 [email_address]
- 41. Other Opportunities for Ministry Formation Consolation Ministry Education - DivorceCare, GriefShare and Bereavement Training contact Colleen Mayhew 856-583-6118 [email_address] Renew International Young Adult Leadership workshops and evangelization workshops Theology on Tap contact Andres Arango 856-583-6181 [email_address]
- 42. Other Opportunities for Ministry Formation Preparation for Mentoring of Engaged Couples for Marriage Leaders for Living in Love Workshops for Married Couples http://www.pmrcusa.org