Office of Evangelization and Parish Development

Evangelization

• Christmas Carol Festival

• Evangelization Workout

• Parish Evangelization Resources

• Parish Partnership Program

• Vibrant Parish Life Newsletter

Lay Ecclesial Ministry

• ILEM

Office of Worship

Retreat Houses & House of Prayer

Spiritual Formation

Lay Ecclesial Ministry

The Lay Ecclesial Ministry of the Office of Evangelization and Parish Development

Is Available To:

• Assist parishes with staff development and formation upon request
• Facilitate collaboration among lay and ordained in ministry
• Disseminate information about ministry positions

Provides:

• Formation for Lay Ecclesial Ministers seeking commissioning through the Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry (ILEM)
• The means by which already educated and formed lay leaders may be commissioned
• Opportunities for continuing formation
• Opportunities for networking, faith-sharing and theological reflection
• Resources for resume writing and creating job descriptions
• Contact list of active, commissioned Lay Ecclesial Ministers
• A Lending Library and other resources for ministry
• Latest news regarding trends in ministry
• Support services for commissioned lay ecclesial ministries
• In the Vineyard a newsletter for Lay Ecclesial Ministers