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Lay Ecclesial Ministry Certification

The diocesan celebration of Certification of lay ecclesial ministers will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2009, 10:00 A.M. at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Cleveland. Bishop Richard Lennon will preside. All are invited to attend.

 

Information Night

On Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 7:00 pm-9:30 pm at the Center for Pastoral Leadership, we will conduct our annual information night for all those interested in the Diocesan Certification Process for Lay Ecclesial Ministers.

A candidate for entrance to the formation program should:

  • be a baptized and confirmed Catholic for at least five years

  • possess an attitude of collaboration and relate well with others

  • demonstrate leadership in ministry and experience in training/motivating others

  • have the ability to study theology in a consistent and demanding way

  • make formation for ministry a priority

  • possess a commitment to share in the mission of the Church

  • have respect for the authority of the Church and a desire to work for, with and in the name of the Church.
Do you know anyone who has these characteristics and has expressed an interest in diocesan certification? Please extend an invitation to them to attend this information evening. The deadline for all potential candidates to submit the required application materials is March 31, 2009.