The work of Christ is continued in the Church through the Body of Christ.  As baptized and confirmed Christians we have been given gifts and are called, by Christ, to continue his work of the salvation for humanity and transformation of the world.  When lay people carry out Christ’s work as priest, prophet, and king in public activity authorized by the Church, this is lay ministry. 

 

Lay Ministry is a Diocesan Ministry which provides formation of lay people for fulfillment of their baptismal call to build the Kingdom of God in meeting the needs of the parish, the church, and the world.   It is a four year formation process which consists of two years of monthly weekend seminars and an additional two years of internship.  Seminars include scripture, core theological topics and an introduction to pastoral skills in addition to spiritual formation and ministry supervision.  Contact person: Fr. Tom Sutton