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Lay Ministry Formation Program

Upcoming Courses and Workshops

Six Tasks of Catechesis

If you have successfully completed any of the Lay Ministry Formation Programs or the Core Course, you are invited to continue developing your formation in the faith by participating in the Six Tasks of Catechesis Course. This course is presented by Mary Ellen Mahon, Cabinet Secretary for Catholic Formation and Director of Parish Faith Formation.

Six Tasks of Catechesis is based on the National Directory for Catechesis (NDC). The registration fee is $60.00. The NDC is purchased separately from the Lay Ministry Formation Office for $14.95 or from another bookseller.

This course addresses the six tasks of catechesis as introduced in the General Directory for Catechesis (1997) and affirmed in the National Directory for Catechesis (2005).

1. Knowledge of the Faith
2. Knowledge of the Meaning of Liturgy and the Sacraments
3. Moral Formation in Jesus Christ
4. How to Pray with Christ
5. Live in Community and to Participate Actively in the Life and Mission of the Church
6. Missionary Spirit that Prepares the Faithful to be Present as Christians in Society

(Meets on Wednesdays 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church Hall 300 NH Rte. 25, Meredith, NH 03253-0237)

• June 19, 2013
• June 26, 2013
• July 10, 2013
• July 17, 2013

CLICK HERE to register online.

CLICK HERE for mail-in registration form.

DOWNLOAD the Six Tasks of Catechesis brochure.

Called to Discipleship in Peterborough 

Please post in your parish bulletin February, March and April.

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. Visit www.catholicnh.org/layministry for schedule and registration brochure.

Called to Serve
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.  
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Called to Discipleship

• Would you like to learn more about your faith?

• Are you a volunteer at your parish?

• Would you like to be certified as a catechist?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Called to Discipleship is for you.

Called to Servant Leadership

• Would you like to gain leadership skills in order to help your parish or Catholic school?
• Would you benefit from learning in greater depth what the Church teaches?

Called to Servant Leadership may be right for you!

Called to Serve Webinar 

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.

For more information, please contact: Patricia A. Gabree, Director Office of Lay Ministry Formation (603) 663-0172 pgabree@rcbm.org