Education » Lay Ministry Formation Program
When evaluating the Core Course participants said, “Some aspects of the faith were explained so that I grasped their meaning better. I enjoyed the positive, upbeat, and inquisitive attitude of the instructor and participants.”
The Called to Discipleship Program is made up of a 16 hour Core Course on Catholic beliefs, a Skills Formation Day and a Retreat. It is based on the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults and intended for catechists, lectors, RCIA teams, extraordinary ministers of Communion, cantors, administrative staff, and other adults seeking enrichment. Called to Discipleship will be offered at Divine Mercy Church Hall in Peterborough beginning May 8th and at St. Charles Borromeo Church Hall in Meredith beginning June 20th.
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In parishes, the Christian community joins together to breathe a continuous breath of new life in the Church. As more laity serve in the life and programs of the parish, they look for training and guidance to help them use their talents to the fullest.
For parishioners looking to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith and to be formed for leadership, the diocese initiated two lay ministry formation programs in 2005, Called to Discipleship and Called to Servant Leadership.
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Called to Discipleship is for you!
Called to Servant Leadership may be right for you!

Four alumni of the lay ministry formation program shared in a webinar how they are taking their Called to Servant Leadership studies to the field. If you are interested in taking your faith and skills to the next level, the Called to Servant Leadership program may be for you. This webinar was recorded and is available to you for free.
CLICK HERE to listen to the Called to Serve Webinar.
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Diocese of Manchester
The Catholic Church in New Hampshire
153 Ash Street, Box 310
Manchester, NH 03105-0310
(603) 669-3100
Fax: (603) 669-0377
© Diocese of Manchester
