Lay Ecclesial Ministry
Formerly known as "Lay Ministry," this ministry sets us on a path of aligning ourselves with the recent pastoral document of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Co-Workers in the Vineyard: A Resource Guide for the Development of Lay Ecclesial Ministry. This ministry offers a more formal catechetical path than does Adult Enrichment. Participants who successfully complete two years of courses earn Diocesan certification, and advanced certification (Master Catechist) after three years. Participants choose a specialized ministry topic for their third year track.
For More Information:
Mrs. Jean Schneiderbauer
Lay Ecclesial Ministry Coordinator
925 S. Logan Boulevard
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 693-9605
E-mail: jschneider@dioceseaj.org
Church History Registration 2010
Calendar and Registration -- Year 1
Calendar and Registration -- Year 2
Lay Ecclesial Ministry/Liturgical Foundations
Christian Initiation Course Description
Christian Initiation Course Registration
Old Testament 2010 Registration Form
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Bishop Joseph V. Adamec presided over an Evening Prayer Service and Ceremony of Certification on October 21, 2008. The ceremony recognized persons who have completed the Basic Lay Ecclesial Ministry Formation Process and Basic Ministry Tracks in Christian Initiation and Liturgical Foundations, and Advanced Ministry Tracks in Bible Study, Christian Initiation Team Ministry and Liturgical Foundations. Bishop Joseph also recognized individuals achieving significant milestones in years of service as catechists.
Click here for a list of honorees and certification recipients.
Below are photos from the Prayer Service and Certification Ceremony.
Richard Golden received Basic Christian Initiation Team Ministry and Basic
Liturgical Foundations.
Jane Golden received Basic Christian Initiation Team Ministry and Basic
Liturgical Foundations.
Bishop Joseph honored John Gaudlip for having served 30 years as a catechist at
Holy Family Parish in Hooversville.
Diosesan staff taking part in the ceremony included (left to right) Susan Grassmyer
(secretary, Parish Life Office), Francine Swope (ministerial coordinator for Religious
Education), Jeanne Thompson (ministerial coordinator for Christian Initiation), Jean
Schneiderbauer (ministerial coordinator for Lay Ecclesial Ministry) and Rev. Msgr.
Robert C. Mazur (director, Parish Life Office and Liturgy Office).
