Lay Ecclesial Ministries

Vocations, Unit 2

What is a lay ecclesial ministry?

How is a lay ecclesial ministry different from any

other type of ministry?

What are some examples of lay ecclesial ministries?

Director of Religious Education

Member of Diocesan Marriage Tribunal

Chancellor of Diocese

Administrator of Catholic Charities

Catholic High School Principal

Administrator of Parish without a Resident Priest

Is there a distinction between lay ecclesial ministers and

ordained clergy?

What are the specific requirements from the office of the bishop for a lay ecclesial

minister?

• Authorization• Leadership• Close mutual collaboration• Preparation and formation

What kind of training is required for lay ecclesial

ministers?

The four major areas of training for lay ecclesial

ministers are human, spiritual, intellectual, and

pastoral formation.

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Are lay ecclesial ministers rare?

What other qualities should lay ecclesial ministers have?

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Why would a senior in high school consider lay ecclesial ministry now?

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