The Office of Lay Ministry Formation has joined the Dodge City Diocese in conjunction with Newman University in their formation program for Lay Ecclesial Ministry. Drawing on the U.S. Bishops’ document, Co-workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: A Resource for Guiding the Development of Lay Ecclesial Ministry, the program will focus on four poles of formation.
Human
The Human qualities critical to form wholesome relationships and necessary to be apt instruments of God’s love and compassion.
Spiritual
A spirituality and practice of prayer that root them in God’s Trinitarian life, grounding and animating all they do in ministry.
Intellectual
Adequate knowledge in theological and pastoral studies, along with the intellectual skill to use it among the people they will serve.
Pastoral
The practical pastoral abilities called for in their particular ministry.
Register online at www.dcdiocese.org/pastoral-ministry-formation or contact Coleen Stein, coordinator, at 620-227-1538 or [email protected], P.O. Box 137, Dodge City KS 67801.
Theo 4053: Introduction to the Old Testament (3 credit hours)
Course Description: Invites students to explore how God revealed Himself through the lived experience of the Hebrew people.
Available for college credit or simply for personal enrichment
Classes meet via ZOOM
- Saturday mornings – 8:15 a.m. to 12 noon
- Class Dates
- January 17, 24, 31
- February 7, 14, 21, 28
- March 14, 21
Theo 4881: Improving Our Liturgies (1 credit hour)
Course Description: Examines how music, environment, ministers, and assembly work together to shape meaningful worship.
Available for college credit or simply for personal enrichment
Classes meet via ZOOM
- Tuesday evenings – 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Class Dates
- January 20
- February 3, 10, 17