Participants are welcome to join classes in year two of the Davenport Diocese’s Ministry Formation Program at any time. The program will be offered in two formats: 1) Via ICN and printed course material that is distributed prior to each course. The ICN groups meet two times a month at an ICN location within easy driving distance. 2) Non-ICN participants use DVDs and printed course materials that can be studied at home. Participants meet once a month in a small group within easy driving distance.
Courses for this year include: Old Testament, New Testament, Introduction to Spirituality, Introduction to Theology, Introduction to Liturgy, Introduction to Canon and Civil Law, Introduction to Moral Themes, and Introduction to Catechetical Themes. Registration information and application forms will be available at www.davenportdiocese.org at the end of June.
• Year one for Spanish-speaking participants: New members are welcome. The classes meet at St. Joseph Church, West Liberty. Remaining sessions are Julio 11: Sacramento de la Confirmacion; Agosto 8: Sacramento de la Eucaristia; Septiembre 12: Temas Personales/Pastorales Para el Ministerio.
• Parish Life Administrator, Pastoral Associate and Finance Administrator: These programs will meet once a month in a central location. Dates, location, registration information and application forms will be available on the diocesan website at the end of June. Formation and internships for these programs will begin in September.
For further information contact IlaMae Hanisch, hanisch@davenportdiocese.org or (641) 791-3435.
