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
Department of Faith and Ministry Formation
Diocese of Las Vegas,  P.O. Box 18316
Las Vegas, NV 89114-8316

Phone: 702-735-6044;  Fax: 702-697-5917
Email: dr.gonzalez--at--dioceseoflasvegas.org
Website: www.lasvegas-diocese.org

For Academic Aspects, please contact

Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.
Loyola Institute for Spirituality
480 S. Batavia St.
Orange, CA 92868-3907

Phone: 714-997-9587 ext.28;  Fax: 714-997-9588
Email: fjust2000--at--yahoo.com
Website: www.catholic-resources.org