Lay Ecclesial Ministry Program (LEMP)
Programa de Ministerios Eclesiales para Laicos (PMEL)
Diocese of Las Vegas
The Lay Ecclesial Ministry Program is a two-year program that prepares lay men and women to serve as Ecclesial Ministers. Ecclesial lay ministers are defined as those lay men and women who have been prepared professionally for ministerial leadership roles. The Church needs people with a solid sense of ministry, a clear theology of Church, and the skills to carry out their ministry. LEMP is conducted in both English and Spanish. It includes academic studies in theology, spiritual formation, and pastoral development. Additionally, this program is a prerequisite for those who are interested in applying for the Deacon Formation Program.
Schedule for 2008-2010
LEMP sessions meet on the third weekend of most months, but sometimes earlier (esp. Nov. & Dec.) to avoid various conflicts.
The following dates are set, but some of the topics may still be shifted from one month to another.
See the website of the Department of Faith and Ministry Formation for more information and instructions for application.
Unless otherwise noted, all sessions are held at Bishop Gorman High School,
5959 S. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV 89148 (Map from Mapquest.com)
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Sundays 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
| Date / Fecha | Program in English (Topic) |
Programa en Español (Tópico) |
| Sept. 20-21, 2008 | Orientation; Introduction to Ministry | Orientación; ¿Qué es el Ministerio? |
| Oct. 18-19, 2008 | Introduction to Theology: God/Trinity | ¿Qué es la Teología? Dios/Trinidad |
| Nov. 8-9, 2008 | Biblical Studies (1) | Estudios Bíblicos (1) |
| Dec. 5-7, 2008 | Weekend Retreat | Retiro de Fin de Semana |
| Jan 17-18, 2009 | Christology | Cristología |
| Feb. 21-22, 2009 | Liturgy | Liturgia |
| Mar. 21-22, 2009 | Ecclesiology & Ecumenism | Eclesiología y Ecumenismo |
| Apr. 18-19, 2009 | Sacramental Theoology | Teología Sacramental |
| May 16-17, 2009 | Pastoral Theology | Teología Pastoral |
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| Sept. 19-20, 2009 | Biblical Studies (2) | Estudios Bíblicos (2) |
| Oct. 17-18, 2009 | Christian Morality | La Moral Cristiana |
| Nov. 7-8, 2009 | Catholic Social Teaching | Doctrina Social de la Iglesia |
| Dec. 4-6, 2009 | Weekend Retreat | Retiro de Fin de Semana |
| Jan. 16-17, 2010 | Pastoral Skills & Competencies | Habilidades para el Ministerio |
| Feb. 20-21, 2010 | Church History | Historia de la Iglesia |
| Mar. 13-14, 2010 | Catholicism and World Religions | Catolicismo y Religiones Mundiales |
| Apr. 17-18, 2010 | Christian Spirituality & Eschatology | Espiritualidad y Escatología Cristiana |
| May 15-16, 2010 | Course Synthesis: Project Presentations | Síntesis del Curso: Proyectos y Presentaciones |
| May 23, 2010 | Rite of Commissioning | Rito de Compromiso |
Click here for a list of
Books and Readings for LEMP 2008-2010
o en español
Lecturas y Tareas para PMEL 2008-2010
For Program Information, please contact Marc González, D.Min., Director Phone: 702-735-6044; Fax: 702-697-5917 |
For Academic Aspects, please contact Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D. Phone: 714-997-9587 ext.28; Fax: 714-997-9588 |