The Office of Lay Ministry, in partnership with the Parish Life and Evangelization team, coordinates, develops, and oversees the diocesan Lay Ministry Formation Program. The office also oversees the continuing education and spiritual development of current Commissioned or Missioned Lay Ministers.
The diocesan Lay Ministry Formation Program helps prepare Catholic adults for ministry by expanding their knowledge of Scripture and Catholic Theology, helping them live their baptismal call in service to others, and strengthens their relationship with God through prayer, retreats and spiritual formation.
Lay Ecclesial Ministry Application Period
Do you want a deeper relationship with God? Do you want to learn more about your Catholic faith? Do you feel you are being called to more? Have you felt a need for some Adult Faith Formation? Perhaps God is tugging at your heart. The Lay Ecclesial Ministry Formation may be the answer to your call! The application period for the 2025-2026 academic year for Lay Ecclesial Ministry Formation is from February 1 through May 15. Seminars meet monthly September through May. The seminars are on Friday evenings and all-day Saturday, one time per month, so it is perfect for most working people. We also offer overnight lodging. For more information and any questions, please contact the Coordinator of Lay Ecclesial Ministry Formation, Deb Popielarz, at dpopielarz@diosag.org or call 989.797.6660
Completion of Application does not guarantee acceptance into the Lay Ministry Formation Program.
Lay Ecclesial Ministry Formation Schedule 2025-2026