Church Ministry Office
Foundations in Ministry

"Foundations in Ministry" is a basic initiation program offered to men and women who are seeking a greater appreciation of their role in the Church's ministry. It will provide a short but intensive overview of the scriptural foundation of ministry, a theology of the Church, general ministerial skills, personal spirituality and the discernment of gifts for ministry. A day of reflection is included. The course is applicable to the certificate program (see below) and also acceptable as part of the pre-requisite for entrance into the Permanent Diaconate Program of the Diocese of Buffalo. This course will be offered at:

FOUNDATIONS IN MINISTRY 

Available every Fall at Christ the king Seminary or in various locations upon request.
Call Kathleen Heffern, Office of Church Ministry - 847-5531 or e-mail kheffern@buffalodiocese.org

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Christ the King Seminary, East Aurora
Wednesdays, September 6 – December 20, 2006 (excluding Nov. 22nd)
 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 16, 2006, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Christ the King Seminary,
East Aurora
$135 (includes course and Day of Reflection)
Monday, August 21, 2006
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St. Joseph Parish, Albion
Mondays, September 25, 2006 – January 22, 2007
7 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 21, 2006, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Rectory, Albion
$135 (includes course and Day of Reflection)
Friday, September 8, 2006
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Notre Dame High School, Batavia
Thursdays, September 7, 2006 – December 21, 2006 (excluding Nov. 23rd)
7 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 23, 2006, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Christ the King Seminary, East Aurora
$135 (includes course and Day of Reflection)
Monday, August 21, 2006