School of Ministry

Contact: Deacon David Ford

Address:
485 Church Street                            
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: 831 373-1335

Ecclesial Staff

Director of Ministry Formation: Deacon David Ford
Program Coordinator: Ann Ventura  - aventura@dioceseofmonterey.org

Mission Statement:
The School of Ministry forms competent lay ministers to work together with the ordained to further the mission of the Church by providing training with high standards, effective methods and comprehensive learning goals.We celebrate, reflect and respond to the great cultural diversity and rich history of the Catholic Church.The School challenges the baptized to answer their call to discipleship and to bring the Good News of Jesus to all, through effective ministry to the People of God.

 

The School of Ministry is pleased to offer the Year 1 Lay Formation Course which lays the foundation for ministry.  Our topics include sessions in Human Formation, Spiritual Formation, Theological Formation and Pastoral Formation.

Attendance is required each month in order to earn a Certificate of Lay Ministry.  Access to a computer and the internet is also necessary. 

We meet once a month from 9am until 4pm at:
-St. William's in Atascadero,
-St. Joseph's in Spreckels
-St. Joseph's in Capitola. 

The presenter teaches from one location while the other two locations are connected via RingCentral (an online program just like Zoom). Presenter locations are rotated to give everyone a fair chance of having the expert in the room.  

* Dates are as follows: 
September 10, 2022 - Kick off @ St. Joseph's Spreckels for both St. Joseph's, Spreckels and St. Joseph's, Capitola - 9am to Noon
September 17, 2022 - Kick off @ St. William's Atascadero - 1:30pm - 4pm
September 24, 2022 - All three locations     
October 29, 2022 - All three locations
November 19, 2022 - All three locations
January 28, 2023 - All three locations 
February 25, 2023 - All three locations 
March 18, 2023 - All three locations
April 29, 2023 - All three locations
May 20, 2023 - All three locations
June 3, 2023- All three locations
September 9, 2023 - All three locations
October 14, 2023 - All three locations
November 4, 2023 - All three locations 

Our presenters are all experts in their field and are faculty members of Catholic Universities, as well as local clergy, religious and lay men and women. We are a church of lifelong learners and your life experiences add to the richness and depth of each session. The material and presentations are high quality and designed to be easily understood by everyone. Each participate is asked to submit a one-page reflection after each session. Don’t worry, there is no pass or fail. The aim is to enliven the ministries throughout the Church in Monterey!

Please call Ann Ventura to inquire about last minute registration space. 


Please register early as we expect much interest and each location can only accomodate a certain number of people!  For more information, please contact, Program Coordinator, Ann Ventura, at aventura@dioceseofmonterey.org or at 831-645-2848.

.Click on the image to access the online payment page.  You must also register online if you have not already done so.