Lay Ministry Formation Program

Upcoming Courses and Workshops

Called to Discipleship in Peterborough

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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 Discipleship in Peterborough

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.

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Six Tasks of Catechesis

February 23, 2012 - March 29, 2012
6 weeks on Thursdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Bedford, NH

This course is open to participants who successfully completed the Lay Ministry Formation Program Core Course, Called to Discipleship, or the three-year program, Called to Servant Leadership, and are serving in a parish or Catholic school as a catechist, catechetical leader, youth minister, member of the youth ministry, Evangelization or Catechumenate team, campus minister, member of the pastoral council or finance commission, or a support staff person. The course consists of presentations on each of the six tasks of catechesis as described in the National Directory for Catechesis, interactive exchanges, a variety of prayer styles and experience, and brief reflection and response assignments.

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Imagining Jesus Retreat

March 23 - 24, 2012

"Imagining Jesus" is a Lenten Overnight Retreat for Alumni of Called to Servant Leadership (spouses wel-come). Come and join us as we prayerfully experience Jesus in the gospels.

Join Us to:

Encounter the Lord anew through art, Scripture and different modes of prayer.
Contemplate Jesus’ presence in his journey from Nazareth to Jerusalem and in our journey.
Enjoy connecting or re-connecting with other alumni.

Presented by: Brother Mark Hilton, S.C.—Br. Mark is president of Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua and a frequent Formation Day presenter on Prayer and Servant Leadership in the Called to Servant Leadership program.

For More Information: Patricia A. Gabree, (603) 669-3100, Ext. 172, pgabree@rcbm.org

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Introduction to the Catholic Faith

The University of Notre Dame STEP Core Course, “Introduction to the Catholic Faith,” is being offered January 9 through February 24, 2012. This is the online version of the Lay Ministry Formation Program Basic Course, “Called to Discipleship,” and is one of three components necessary to complete for diocesan basic catechist certification. This course is for catechetical leaders, youth ministers, RCIA coordinators, catechists of all age groups, and anyone interested in learning more about their faith. For more information and to register for the online course go to http://step.nd.edu

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.

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For more information, please contact:
Patricia A. Gabree, Executive Director
Education and Formation of the Laity
(603) 663-0172
pgabree@rcbm.org