Catholic Education and Ministry Institute

Certification in Formational Ministry

For those preparing for parish leadership as a Director of all Parish Religious Education or as a Coordinator or Pastoral Minister of a particular area of ministry, such as: Adult Education, RCIA, Junior High and High School Youth, and Children.

Requirements for Certificate

Participants will be required to take all the CEMI Courses in Theology and the Orientation for Ministry Workshop. The level of certification a person wants to work towards (director or coordinator) and the area of concentration will determine additional required Workshops and appropriate sessions from the Catechetical Administration Course.

Those seeking certification as a Director of Religious Education would be required to complete all of the above. For those seeking certification as a Coordinator, classes would be designated according to area and need.

For information, contact Dr. Lorraine S. DeLuca, Office of Lifelong Catholic Formation/Education at (409) 924-4323, or ldeluca@dioceseofbmt.org.

CFM-4
January 9, 2010
9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Catholic Pastoral Center, First Floor Conference Room
Maintaining Professional Balance & Communicating Effectively

(Check to select CFM-4)

CFM-5
February 13, 2010
9:30 -11:30 a.m.
Catholic Pastoral Center, Second Floor Conference Room
Developing Sacramental Programs and Parents Sessions

(Check to select CFM-5)

CFM-6
March 6, 2010
9:30 -11:30 a.m.
Catholic Pastoral Center, First Floor Conference Room
Keeping Records and Budgets & Developing a Parish Program

(Check to select CFM-6)

W-13 - Prison Ministry Workshop *

Instructor: Deacon Harry Davis
Director, Office of Criminal Justice Ministry

Prison ministry is a ministry of caring modeled after the example of Christ. This workshop helps the prospective minister to develop an appropriate mindset to become comfortable in a correctional setting. Content includes developing a good sense of self in a ministering situation, which avoids the need to be needed or the compulsion to rescue, and provides a perspective on the offender’s problem that is both loving and pastoral. Participants also learn what is needed to comply with the vast number of rules and how to place themselves under the authority of those responsible for running the jail or prison. (2 hours)

This workshop is mandatory for those wishing to serve as a volunteer in correctional ministry in the diocese.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Beaumont
(Quinlan Hall)

(Check to select W-13)

W-46 - Creating and Maintaining a Successful Parish Senior Ministry *

Ginny Smith, LMSW
Parish Social Ministry Coordinator
Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas

Introduces information, concepts, and skills needed to build a senior citizen ministry that meets the needs of the parish. (2 hours)

Thursday, March 11, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saint Anne, Beaumont (Holub Hall)

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W-106 - Papal Encyclicals of Pope Benedict XVI

Paul J. Thomas Associate Director, Lifelong Catholic Formation/Education

In each of his encyclicals, God is Love, On Christian Hope, and Charity in Truth, Benedict XVI encourages us to fine tune our relationship with both God and one another. Each session of this 3 week series will focus on one of these encyclicals. We will explore the highlights of these insightful documents and how we can apply their meaning to our everyday lives. (6 hours - 3 sessions)

(Check to select W-106a)

(Check to select W-106b)

C-2 - Moral Theology and Conscience Formation *

This course explores the scriptural and traditional foundations of the Church’s Moral Teaching, its development through the ages, moral decision-making and conscience formation, and the relationship between individual conscience and Church Teaching. (8 hours - 4 sessions)
Dr. Lorraine S. DeLuca
Director, Lifelong Catholic formation/Education
Mondays, March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Immaculate Conception
Groves (Hall)

(Check to select C-2)

C-14 - Theology of the Eucharist

The Eucharist is central to our faith and relationship with God, and how we are meant to live as Catholics.
This course will examine the Eucharist in detail through the lens of scripture and the ancient and recent writings of our Church to give us a deeper understanding of this wonderful mystery. (12 hours - 3 sessions)

Part 1: The Holy Eucharist in the Scripture
We will reflect on various passages in the Old and New Testament that refer to the Holy Eucharist.

Part 2: The Early Christians Believed in the Real Presence
We will examine the teaching of the early Christian writings about the Holy Eucharist.
The participants will read the teachings of the early Fathers of the Church to gain insight on their belief in the Eucharist.

Part 3: The Eucharist and Vatican II
We will study the documents of the Vatican II on the Eucharist to open us up to how the Eucharist can be lived today.

Reverend Neil A. Arce
Parochial Administrator, Our Lady of Light, Anahuac
Saturdays, February 6, 13, 20, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Catholic Pastoral Center, First Floor Conference Room

(Check to select C-14)

C-5 - A Survey of the New Testament *
This course focuses on the New Testament Gospels, for whom, what, when, and where the authors wrote and their particular theology of Jesus. The letters of Saint Paul and other authors will also be studied, as well as the Acts of the Apostles and the Book of Revelation. (12 hours - 6 sessions)

Paul J. Thomas
Associate Director, Lifelong Catholic Formation/Education
Thursdays, February 11, 18, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Vidor
(Conference Room, RE Building)

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C-13 - A Survey of the Old Testament *

This course examines how the different books of the Old Testament were written, the historical settings, literary styles, and messages of the different authors, and the role of inspiration and inerrancy in giving us truth as expressed in the Bible. (10 hours - 4 sessions)

Becky Santos
PCL and Director of Liturgy, Infant Jesus, Lumberton
Thursdays, January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2010
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Saint Therese, Little Flower of Jesus, Port Arthur
(Parish Hall)

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CA-1 - Confirmation for Adults

Instructors: Dr. Lorraine S. DeLuca, Paul J. Thomas

Are you an adult Catholic, 18 years and older, who has recieved First Holy Communion but has never been confirmed? There is a nine session program where you can gather with other adults to prepare to recieve this sacrament and be confirmed by Bishop Guillory.

Tuesdays, February 9 - April 13, 2010, 6:30-8:30 pm
Saint Elizabeth, Port Neches
Pastoral Office - Room 210

(Check to select CA-1)

Respeto

El programa RESPETO está desarrollado para capacitar y formar liderazgo en nuestros jóvenes latinos o los jóvenes adultos trabajando con ellos. El taller se dará en los dos idiomas (Ingles y Español) y es para los jóvenes lideres de edades 16-35 de nuestras parroquias. Los talleres se impartirán un sábado por mes, por 3 meses, en sesiones de 8 horas.

The RESPETO program is created in a way that forms leadership among Hispanic youth or young adults working with Hispanic youth. The workshop will be given in both languages (English and Spanish) and is for youth parish leaders, ages 16-35. The workshop will be divided into 3, 8-hour sessions given one Saturday a month, for 3 months.

Jesús Abrego, Director of Hispanic Ministry
Fatima Burgueño, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adults

Los sábados, de 9 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
20 de febrero, 2010
10 de abril, 2010
15 de mayo, 2010

Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
February 20, 2010
April 10, 2010
May 15, 2010

Newman Catholic Student Center 1010 E. Virginia (Lamar Campus)

(Check to select RSP-14)

(Check to select RSP-58)

(Check to select RSP-912)

SP-1 - Historia de Texas

Presentador:
Profesor Raúl García
Universidad de Lamar

Para conocer mejor nuestra realidad, es importante conocer la historia del pueblo latino en esta parte de los Estados Unidos. El profesor Raúl García nos enseñará el papel que hemos jugado los hispanos, desde antes de la fundación de la republica de Texas en 1836 hasta nuestros días, pasando por la incorporación del estado a la Unión. (10 horas - 4 sesiones)

Los jueves, 11, 18, 25 de febrero, 4 de marzo, 2010
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Centro pastoral católico, Beaumont
(Salón de conferencia)

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CPAS-1 - Financial Management Course *

Instructors: Laura J. Williams, CFO
James Collier, Financial Analyst
Diocese of Beaumont

This course provides a basic overview of internal controls used to manage various aspects of parish operations. Items such as physical assets, vendor and payroll disbursements, cash flow management and fund raising activities will be reviewed. Additionally, understanding parish financial statements, as well as, budget development and execution will be addressed. (8 hours - 1 session)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Catholic Pastoral Center, Beaumont
(First Floor Conference Room)

(Check to select CPAS-1)

CSM-2 - Increasing Your Resources *

Presenters: Stewardship Office Team

Need new resources for growing your parish? This interactive and fun workshop will teach you ways to encourage active parishioner participation and methods for increasing your parish offertory. You’ll discover new ways to communicate your needs while learning about grant opportunities and procedures. If you and your parish have great plans for the future but are concerned you may not have the funds to make them a reality, this workshop is for you. Don’t let your good works be held hostage because of a lack of resources. Come pick up a few “pointers”. (2 hours)

Tuesday, April 20, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saint Louis, Winnie
(Parish Hall)

(Check to select CSM-2)

CSM-4 - Gospel, Gift and Gratitude, a Disciple’s
Response. Stewardship through the
Eyes of the U.S. Bishops

Presenters:
Letty Lanza, Director, Stewardship and Communications
Lynda Apodaca, Assistant Director of Stewardship

This session looks at what the Church and Scripture have to say about the teaching of Christian Stewardship. This workshop will explore how a call to a life of Stewardship is a call to trust. A necessary workshop for all those involved in the catechesis of this important teaching, those serving in ministries, parish councils, finance committee members, catechists and all those involved in stewardship ministry. Session will be based on U.S. Bishops' Pastoral Letter on Stewardship. Document will be provided. (2 hours)
Thursday, March 11, 2010
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saint Michael, Jasper
(Parish Hall)

(Check to select CSM-4)

CSM-5 - Evangelization on the Easy

Presenters: Letty Lanza, Director, Stewardship and Communications
Jackie Bonvillion, Associate Director, Philanthropic Services

For most lay Catholics, evangelization is a scary term. It brings up images of knocking on a stranger’s door or hawking Christian brochures on the street corner. This workshop will help take the apprehension out of your efforts. Come learn how evangelization is just good old fashion hospitality with a touch of practicality gleaned from the U.S. Bishops' pastoral letter, Stewardship, A Disciple’s Response. This is a perfect workshop for new members of stewardship committees and anyone involved in outreach ministries. Pastoral letter and manual will be provided. (2 hours)

Tuesday, May 18, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saint John, Port Arthur
(Parish Hall)

(Check to select CFM-5)

CLS-3 - Worker's Associations and Unions

Presenters: Father Sinclaire Oubre, Saint John the Evangelist
Paul J. Thomas, Lifelong Catholic Formation/Education

"...that workingmen's associations should be so organized and governed as to furnish the best and most suitable means for attaining... the utmost in body, mind, and property." Pope Leo XIII, Rerum Novarum (1891).

"The great challenge and the great opportunity posed by today's worrisome economic crisis is to find a new synthesis between the common good and the market, between the capital and labor. And in this regard, union organizations can make a significant contribution, "pope Benedict XVI to directors of the Confederation of Italian Labor Unions (January 31, 2009)

The third module of the Labor School will explore the history and Catholic perspective of workers associations and unions. Catholic Social Teaching encourages dialogue and collective bargaining between the employer and worker in order to protect human dignity, and promote the common good. Unions and worker associations are important vehicles in this process. We will study the theology of work, and the responsibilities and rights of Christian workers and employees as put forth in our Catholic Social Teachings. (4 Hours - 1 Session)

(Check to select CLS-3)

CBPH5A - Los Sacramentos - parte 1*

En nuestra vida de la fe, los sacramentos son muy importantes para el desarrollo de nuestra relación con Dios y la comunidad de la iglesia. Estudiáremos los sacramentos que todas las personas reciben: bautismo, confirmación, eucaristía y reconciliación y como ellos afectan nuestra vida en el mundo. (7½ horas - 5 sesiones)

Dra. Lorraine S. DeLuca
Directora, Oficina Católica de la Formación y Educación por la Vida
Miércoles, 20, 27 de enero, 10, 17, 24 de febrero, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cristo Rey, Beaumont
(Salón de la Iglesia)

(Check to select CBPH-5A)

CBPH5B - Los Sacramentos - parte 2

En este curso completáremos la estudia de los sacramentos y enfocáremos en la unción de las personas enfermas y los sacramentos al servicio de la comunidad, el sacramento del matrimonio y del orden. (5½ horas - 3 sesiones)

Dra. Lorraine S. DeLuca
Directora, Oficina Católica de la Formación y Educación por la Vida
Martes, 19, 26, de enero, 2 de febrero, 2010
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Port Arthur
(Salón Padre Fernández)

(Check to select CBPH-5A)