CATHOLIC FORMATION: Lay Minister Formation

"Pathways of Faith"

Ministry Employment
Clearinghouse

Specialized skills training
& enrichment

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The Program of Formation for Lay Ministers (PFLM) was established in 1982 to provide a 2-year program of educational and spiritual formation in contemporary pastoral theology for adults who desire to serve the Church in non-ordained ministry. Sessions meet monthly on weekends from September to April, and are held at Carroll College or other locations around the diocese. Academic credit is available through Carroll College.

PFLM I schedule

The 2006-2008 program is offered in Missoula

2007 graduates

"Pathways of Faith" is the diocesan program for basic catechist and youth minister formation and certification. A self-directing process easily accessible for individual or small group use, "Pathways" utilizes video-assisted instructional modules to enable participants to develop their knowledge and understanding of the basic theological and methodological aspects of being a catechist or youth minister with young people in grades K-12.

• Echoes of Faith

Ministry employment clearinghouse services are provided for openings in pastoral and catechetical ministry in the diocese and surrounding region. While parishes and other agencies are free to conduct their own searches for prospective staff persons, we will list employment positions available or desired, and put interested parties in contact as desired.

For broader information on ecclesial employment opportunities, contact the following sites:

NCCL: www.nccl.org
NCEA: www.ncea.org
NALM: www.nalm.org

Specialized skills training and enrichment in particular areas of ministry (pastoral, catechetical, liturgical, administrative, etc.) are offered occasionally throughout the year by various diocesan offices and other agencies. Consult the "Calendar of Events" or their respective webpages for more information.

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