{"id":86930,"date":"2024-07-15T07:55:41","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T11:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dosafl.com\/?page_id=86930"},"modified":"2026-03-11T14:29:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:29:16","slug":"ministryformation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dosafl.com\/christian-formation\/ministryformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ministry Formation Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ministry Formation Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of the program is to provide systematic opportunities for the faithful to learn about their own baptismal call to ministry. It also serves as an opportunity to network with clergy and diocesan ministry directors and assist them by providing the formation of lay ecclesial ministers trained for service within the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry Formation Program develops and implements a systematic program of academic, spiritual, human and pastoral formation, while providing ongoing formation for those who have completed the program through the annual retreat and other opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-video-popup ugb-video-popup ugb-bb28c87 ugb-video-popup--v3 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-bb28c87 .ugb-video-popup__wrapper{max-width:640px;border-radius:0px;background-color:#000000}.ugb-bb28c87 .ugb-video-popup__wrapper:before{background-color:#000000}.ugb-bb28c87 .ugb-video-popup__wrapper:hover:before{opacity:0.2}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-video-popup__wrapper ugb--shadow-0\" data-video=\"uG4xkxH5SEE\"><button class=\"ugb-video-popup__overlay\" aria-label=\"Play\"><span class=\"ugb-video-popup__play-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 320\" class=\"ugb-play-button-normal\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"><path d=\"M0 0v320l256-160L0 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <br>The Ministry Formation Program provides: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">A three year comprehensive program of study. The first two years focus on academic study of Scripture, Catholic Traditions, Catholic Beliefs, Morality and Liturgy and Sacraments. During the first two years, participants also attend ministerial skills workshops. The third year combines Theological Reflection and a Supervised Practicum.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-35419b7 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-basic ugb-accordion--single-open ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-35419b7 .ugb-accordion__heading{border-radius:12px !important}.ugb-35419b7 .ugb-accordion__title{color:#313131}.ugb-35419b7 .ugb-accordion__arrow{fill:#313131}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading ugb--shadow-3\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h4 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Supervised Practicum<\/h4><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>Is a hands on learning experience that takes place in a parish, school or diocesan setting. The practicum integrates the participant\u2019s knowledge, and skills with actual ministerial situations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-b7b3cd7 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-basic ugb-accordion--single-open ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-b7b3cd7 .ugb-accordion__heading{border-radius:12px !important}.ugb-b7b3cd7 .ugb-accordion__title{color:#313131}.ugb-b7b3cd7 .ugb-accordion__arrow{fill:#313131}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading ugb--shadow-3\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h4 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Theological Reflection<\/h4><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>Provides opportunities for theological and spiritual development and to relate the participant gifts and experiences to the needs of their parish, school or diocese.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-07ec6b5 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-basic ugb-accordion--single-open ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-07ec6b5 .ugb-accordion__heading{border-radius:12px !important}.ugb-07ec6b5 .ugb-accordion__title{color:#313131}.ugb-07ec6b5 .ugb-accordion__arrow{fill:#313131}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading ugb--shadow-3\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h4 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Skills Workshop<\/h4><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>Assist participants with ministerial competence. Topics include: Pastoral Leadership, Human Development, Multi-Cultural Diversity, Legal Ethics\/Canon Law, Personal Skills of a Minister, Spirituality\/Leading Prayer, and Communications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-439571a ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-basic ugb-accordion--single-open ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-439571a .ugb-accordion__heading{border-radius:12px !important}.ugb-439571a .ugb-accordion__title{color:#313131}.ugb-439571a .ugb-accordion__arrow{fill:#313131}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading ugb--shadow-3\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h4 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Emmaus Companion<\/h4><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>(EC) component of the Ministry Formation Program provides the participant with ongoing support, reflection and feedback on his or her spiritual journey. Specifically, the EC provides a safe environment wherein the participant can recognize how course material can be integrated into life experience and spirituality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:74px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Testimonials<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-video-popup ugb-video-popup ugb-7fd157b ugb-video-popup--v3 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-7fd157b .ugb-video-popup__wrapper{max-width:640px;border-radius:0px;background-color:#000000;background-image:url(https:\/\/dosafl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Testimonials-Video-Cover-min.jpg)}.ugb-7fd157b .ugb-video-popup__play-button svg{fill:#ffffff !important}.ugb-7fd157b .ugb-video-popup__wrapper:before{background-color:#000000;opacity:0.2}.ugb-7fd157b .ugb-video-popup__wrapper:hover:before{opacity:0.5}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-video-popup__wrapper ugb--shadow-3 ugb--has-background-overlay\" data-video=\"TsekL5F0oDk\"><button class=\"ugb-video-popup__overlay\" aria-label=\"Play\"><span class=\"ugb-video-popup__play-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 34 34\" class=\"ugb-play-button-outline\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><path d=\"M17 34C7.6 34 0 26.4 0 17S7.6 0 17 0s17 7.6 17 17-7.6 17-17 17zm0-32C8.7 2 2 8.7 2 17s6.7 15 15 15 15-6.7 15-15S25.3 2 17 2z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 25.7V8.3L27 17l-15 8.7zm2-14v10.5l9-5.3-9-5.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">For more information, contact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Office of Christian Formation at <a href=\"mailto:layministry@dosafl.com\">layministry@dosafl.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ministry Formation Program The purpose of the program is to provide systematic opportunities for the faithful to learn about their own baptismal call to ministry. 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