Formation for Ministry

Formation for Ministry is a two and half year program of education, ministerial training, field experience, and spiritual preparation of adult Catholics leading to Certification in a specialized area of ministry and Commissioning by the diocesan bishop. Commissioned Lay Ecclesial Ministers are asked to give three years of service to their parish or sponsoring institution.

The Formation for Ministry Program is for women and men who are mature people of faith and willing to accept responsibility for ministry in the Church. Candidates must be recommended by their pastor or the director of a diocesan institution.

Candidates must demonstrate a fidelity to the faith and tradition of the universal Church and manifest the intention to adhere to the faith, tradition and disciplines of the universal Church, the local diocesan Church and their parish. They should also demonstrate a willingness to pursue continuing formation even after they are commissioned.

For more information please call the office and a packet with a full description of the program will be sent for your consideration.

Address:

240 E Onondaga Street
PO Box 511
Syracuse, NY 13201

Staff:

Rev. Joseph Scardella, Director
scardella@syracusediocese.org

Information Nights

"The Harvest is Plenty, Laborers are Few" - The Diocesan Formation for Ministry Program is accepting applications for the coming year 2010-2011. This program prepares adults for ministry within their parish community. Areas of ministry include: Catechetics, Family Ministry, Life and Justice Ministries with specific duties in Respect Life Ministry, Social Justice and Parish Outreach. You may also become certified in Liturgy, Parish Business Administration, Parish Initiation Ministry (RCIA), Pastoral Care and youth Ministry. Go to Events for the Upcoming information night.