Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry (ILEM)
The Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry (ILEM) provides formation for professional ministry to those who have leadership positions in the Church.
Why ILEM?
"Lay persons who devote themselves permanently or temporarily to some special service of the Church are obliged to acquire the appropriate formation which is required to fulfill their function properly and to carry it out conscientiously, zealously, and diligently." -Code of Canon Law, Canon 231
What does ILEM offer?
The Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry (ILEM) provides formation for professional ministry to those who have leadership positions in the Church.
- They earn college credits toward an MA Theology or toward an academic certificate.
- They attend retreats together and receive individual spiritual direction.
- They learn about core relationship skills, especially as pertain to ministry.
- They attend workshops and programs to develop and hone pastoral skills.
- They become candidates for Commissioning as Lay Ecclesial Ministers by the Bishop of Trenton.
Who chooses ILEM?
The men and women who choose formation through ILEM minister as:
Directors/Coordinators of Religious Education- Youth Ministers
- Directors of Outreach to the Poor
- Adult Faith Formation Coordinators
- Directors of Diocesan Offices
- Campus Ministers
- Parish Business Managers
- Directors of Faith Development
- Religion Teachers
- Pastoral Associates
- University Graduate Assistants
- Catholic School Administrators
- Directors of the Catechumenate
Is ILEM for you?
If you are a leader serving in the Diocese of Trenton, if you are being called to enhance your ministerial skills and your own spirituality, if you would benefit from a formation program that brings you together with like-minded people...
Contact us for more information!