The Formation for Ministry Program prepares lay ministers and deacons for service in the Diocese of Syracuse and provides opportunities for faith formation to adults across the diocese. Courses are open to those enrolled in our program and any adult who wishes to learn more about a topic for their own personal enrichment. Those enrolling for personal enrichment are allowed to take up to 3 courses before enrolling. Tuition for courses for personal enrichment is $70. For more information, email [email protected], or call (315) 470-1479. Formation for Ministry is a prerequisite for the permanent diaconate. All courses are online on Zoom.
Session I 9/9 - 10/18 | Session II 10/28 - 12/6 | Session III 1/6 - 2/14 | Session IV 2/24 - 4/4 | Session V 4/21 - 5/30 | |
Track1 | Scripture Theresa May Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM September 10 September 17 September 24 October 1 October 8 October 15 | Old Testament Fr. Muscalino Mondays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM October 28 November 4 November 11 November 18 November 25 December 2 | Sacraments Fr. Ballard Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM January 7 January 14 January 21 January 28 February 4 February 11 | Morality Fr. Muscalino Mondays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM February 24 March 3 March 10 March 17 March 24 March 31 | New Testament Cathy Cornue Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM April 22 April 29 May 6 May 13 May 20 May 27 |
Track 2 | Evangelization Fr. Kirkman Wednesdays* 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM September 11 September 18 September 25 October 2 October 9 *Note course condensed to 5 weeks | Spirituality for Leadership Cathy Cornue Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM October 29 November 5 November 12 November 19 November 26 December 3 | Church History David Hines Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM January 14 January 21 January 28 February 4 February 11 February 18 | Pastoral Care Deacon Dare Dutter Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM February 25 March 4 March 11 March 18 March 25 April 1 | Liturgy Fr. Scardella Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM April 22 April 29 May 6 May 13 May 20 May 27 |
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