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Master of Arts in Ministry Program for Laity (MAM)
For those who want to continue their studies at the Masters Degree level, St. John's Seminary offers this summer Master of Arts in Ministry Program for Laity.

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Practicum Seminar
This practicum seminar is for those who are in the second year of Called to Servant Leadership. At this time the program director and staff explain the third and final year of the program. Practicum Supervisors are invited to participate as well.

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Called to Servant Leadership

In September 2008 we will begin the Called to Servant Leadership program with a new group of participants.

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Annual Liturgy

Join participants, instructional faculty, Lay Ministry Formation Commission, pastors and guests to celebrate the first group to complete the three-year Called to Servant Leadership Program.

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Lay Ministry Formation Program Receives Accreditation

During the 25th annual fall meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification and Accreditation (USCCB/CCA), the Board of Directors granted the Lay Ministry Formation Program of the Diocese of Manchester, Called to Servant Leadership , initial accreditation for a period of five years.

The USCCB/CCA accredits post-secondary programs that offer formation for people preparing for ministry in the Catholic Church. The local program director and advisory committee witness through a self-study process, self-study report, and accreditation site review that the program is in compliance with eight national standards for lay ministry formation programs. Those standards refer to the program: Mission Statement; Goals and Objectives; Curriculum; Methodology; Participants; Program Director; Instructional Faculty; and Resources.

Read the recent news release about our accreditation.

Called to Serve

Called to Servant Leadership is a three year program designed to provide a quality theological education experience through courses, formation days, a practicum and annual retreats. Sites include Saint Anselm College, Manchester, St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Dover, and Plymouth State University, Plymouth.

Read what people are saying about the Called to Servant Leadership Program

"This academically rigorous and pastorally sensitive program prepares the participants for leadership positions in the church by combining a focus on the tradition and teachings of the universal church with the best in current academic theology and pastoral practice."

Dennis Sweetland, instructor
Saint Anselm College, Manchester

Called to Discipleship

Called to Discipleship is composed of the sixteen hour Core Course, Skills Formation Day and Retreat Day. It is intended for catechists from parishes and Catholic schools, RCIA team members, liturgical and youth ministers, support staff and other volunteers. It is not necessary to participate in all three components of the program unless you want Diocesan Basic Catechist Certification. Many people who take the Core Course are simply parishioners who want to learn more about their faith. Called to Discipleship is offered in three deaneries each year. For your convenience, the Core Course: An Introduction to Theology is offered online through the University of Notre Dame STEP Program. See the information below for details.

Registering Now for Fall!

Called to Discipleship - Londonderry
Mondays, Sept. 8 - Oct. 27, 2008
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Londonderry
Contact: Pat Gabree, (603) 669-3100, Ext. 172, pgabree@rcbm.org
Download Course Schedule (pdf)

Called to Discipleship - Jaffrey
Saturdays, Oct. 4 - Oct. 18, 2008
noon until 5:00 p.m.
St. Patrick Parish, Jaffrey
Contact: Pat Gabree, (603) 669-3100, Ext. 172, pgabree@rcbm.org
Download Course Schedule (pdf)

Contact Us

Patricia A. Gabree
(603) 669-3100, Ext. 172

Lay Ministry Formation Commission

• Dr. Jacqueline F. Mara, chair, Dean Emeritus, Southern New Hampshire University
• Deacon Paul R. Boucher, St. Mary Parish, Claremont
• Most Rev. Francis J. Christian, Auxiliary Bishop, Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Nashua
• Rev. Charles E. DesRuisseaux, Pastor, St. Anthony Parish, Manchester
• Ms. JoAnn C. Fenton, Diocesan Pastoral Council, St. Margaret Mary Parish, Keene
• Rev. Benedict M. Guevin, O.S.B., S.T.D., Ph.D., full time faculty member, Saint Anselm College
• Bro. Mark E. Hilton, S.C., President, Bishop Guertin High School
• Sr. Amy M. Hoey, R.S.M., Project Coordinator, Co-Workers in the Vineyard: A Resource for Guiding the Development of Lay Ecclesial Ministry, a statement of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
• Ms. Christine Kindeke, African Apostolate, Teacher of French and English at local colleges
• Sr. Madonna M. Kling, C.D.P., Pastoral Associate, St. Peter Parish, Farmington
• Deacon Gregory R. McGinn, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, New London

Faculty Committee

Most Rev. Francis J. Christian, chair
Rev. Joseph M. Cooper
Sr. Harriet S. Cutting, S.N.D.deN.

Admissions Committee

Deacon Gregory R. McGinn, chair
Sr. M. Olivia Kidney, R.S.M.
Rev. John W. Michalowski, S.J.

Curriculum Committee

Rev. Benedict M. Guevin, O.S.B., chair
Mr. Michael L. Morison
Dr. William A. Hassey

Accreditation Committee

Deacon Paul R. Boucher, chair
Diane M. Quinlan, Esq.
Rev. Charles DesRuisseaux
William V. Wheeler
Dennis M. Sweetland, Ph.D.
Patricia A. Gabree

Downloadable Documents

• Called to Servant Leadership 2007-2008
• Called to Discipleship 2007-2008
• Called to Discipleship Core Course
• Basic Level Lay Ministry Formation Rye Beach Schedule
• Called to Servant Leadership Year 1 Dover
• Called to Servant Leadership Year 1 Manchester
• Called to Servant Leadership Year 1 Plymouth
• Called to Servant Leadership Year 2 Dover
• Called to Servant Leadership Year 2 Manchester
• Called to Servant Leadership Year 2 Plymouth
• Called to Servant Leadership Year 3 Dover
• Called to Servant Leadership Year 3 Lancaster
• Called to Servant Leadership Year 3 Manchester
• Site Directions for Called to Servant Leadership
• Map of Saint Anselm College Campus
• Directions to Diocesan Administration Building