Catholic Education and Ministry Institute

OM1
Orientation for Ministry *
Structures of the Institutional Church
Rev. Michael A. Jamail, V.G.

This workshop provides a basis for helping the participants of all ministries understand the place of their particular ministry in the Church. It examines the theological meaning of Church and its Hierarchical Structure as found in the Church Universal, National, Local (Diocesan), and Parish levels. (2 hours)

Required for all persons seeking certification.

Saturday, October 15, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Catholic Pastoral Center
(Assembly Hall)

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W110
Change…the Path to Self-Sufficiency

Coquese L. Williams
Parish Social Ministry Coordinator
Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas

Would you like to lead people on the path to self-sufficiency, enabling them to achieve new legacies of health and happiness? You can help remove the sting for those still facing the lingering recession, past due mortgages, and dinners that come from the neighborhood food pantry instead of the neighborhood restaurant. Catholic Charities USA has a goal to reduce poverty by 50 percent before 2020, working collaboratively with individuals and groups within communities. This interactive session will help you become part of the solution. (2 hours)

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 ~ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas
2780 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont

Certification in Formational Ministry

Areas of Ministry

For those preparing for Parish Catechetical Leadership to direct all Parish Religious Education or to coordinate a particular area of ministry, such as: Adult Education, RCIA, Junior High and High School Youth, and Children.

Requirements for Certificate

Participants will be required to take all the Courses in Theology through CEMI or the University of Dayton VLCFF and the Orientation for Ministry Workshop. The level of certification a person wants to work towards (director or coordinator) and the area of concentration will determine additional required Workshops and appropriate sessions from the Catechetical Administration Course.

Those seeking certification as Parish Catechetical Leader Director would be required to complete all of the above. For those seeking certification as a Parish Catechetical Leader Coordinator, classes would be designated according to area and need. For information or to apply, contact Dr. Lorraine S. DeLuca, Office of Lifelong Catholic Formation/Education at (409) 924-4323, or ldeluca@dioceseofbmt.org.

Catechetical Administration Course
Catholic Pastoral Center, Beaumont
Conference One

CSM2
Increasing Your Resources *
Stewardship and Communications Staff

Need new resources for growing your parish? This interactive and fun workshop will teach you ways to encourage active parishioner participation and methods for increasing your parish offertory. You’ll discover new ways to communicate your needs while learning about grant opportunities and procedures. If you and your parish have great plans for the future but are concerned you may not have the funds to make them a reality, this workshop is for you. Don’t let your good works be held hostage because of a lack of resources. Come pick up a few “pointers”. (2 hours)

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 ~ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saint Francis of Assisi, Orange
(Library)

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CSM3
Building a Parish Dream Team *
Instructors: Letty Lanza, Director
Stewardship and Communications Staff

Are you looking for a way to make your parish more vibrant, a way to re-energize those already involved in ministries, and a way to attract new participation? This workshop will help you develop a creative Stewardship Committee, energize a Stewardship movement, reach goals, and evaluate efforts. You will discover methods for discerning the special gifts of your parish and ways to develop a parish Dream Team. (2½ hours)

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 ~ 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Saint Peter the Apostle, Groves
(Parish Hall)

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CSM4
Gospel, Gift and Gratitude, A Disciple’s Response
Stewardship through the Eyes of the U.S. Bishops

Letty Lanza, Director, Stewardship and Communications
Lynda Apodaca, Coordinator of Development

This session looks at what the Church and Scripture have to say about the teaching of Christian Stewardship. This workshop will explore how a call to a life of Stewardship is a call to trust. A necessary workshop for all those involved in the catechesis of this important teaching and all those involved in Stewardship ministry. Session will be based on the U.S. Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Stewardship. (2 hours)

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 ~ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saint Mark the Evangelist, Silsbee
(Parish Hall)

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CLS1
Catholic Labor School: Introduction *
Father Sinclair Oubre, Saint John the Evangelist, PA
Paul J. Thomas, Lifelong Catholic Formation/Education

Our Catholic tradition is rich in social teachings that emphasized a just treatment of workers. Human labor is considered a continuation of God’s creation and is therefore sacred. Join us as The Catholic Labor School presents this introduction and overview of the essential elements contained in Catholic thought regarding economics, labor, and workers. (2½ hours)

“The economy needs ethics in order to function correctly - not any ethics whatsoever, but an ethics which is people-centered.” From Charity in Truth, Pope Benedict XVI

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Catholic Pastoral Center, Beaumont
(Conference One)

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CLS2
Catholic Labor School: Just Wages *
Father Sinclair Oubre, Saint John the Evangelist, PA
Paul J. Thomas, Lifelong Catholic Formation/Education

In 1891, Pope Leo XIII wrote: “Let the working man and the employer make free agreements, and in particular let them agree freely as to the wages; nevertheless, there underlies a dictate of natural justice more imperious and ancient than any bargain between man and man, namely, that wages ought not to be insufficient to support a frugal and well-behaved wage-earner.” On the other hand, a leading business organization states: “We believe employees and employers should have the right to determine wages and working conditions through either individual or collective bargaining, as they choose, within the boundaries of the law.” What is the difference between these two statements, and what does our Catholic Church teach about just wages, and the dignity of workers. (2½ hours)

Wednesday, October 19, 2011
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Catholic Pastoral Center, Beaumont
(Conference One)

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CEMI Workshops for Pastoral Ministry

W13
Prison Ministry Workshop *
Deacon Harry Davis
Director, Office of Criminal Justice Ministry

Prison ministry is a ministry of caring modeled after the example of Christ. This workshop helps the prospective minister to develop an appropriate mindset to become comfortable in a correctional setting. Content includes developing a good sense of self in a ministering situation, which avoids the need to be needed or the compulsion to rescue, and provides a perspective on the offender’s problem that is both loving and pastoral. Participants also learn what is needed to comply with the vast number of rules and how to place themselves under the authority of those responsible for running the jail or prison. (2 hours)

This workshop is mandatory for those wishing to serve as a volunteer in correctional ministry in the diocese.

Monday, September 12, 2011
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Assumption, Beaumont (Quinlan Hall)

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WS35
Métodos para Exponer Temas *
Pastoral Juvenil Hispana

Este taller será para dar recursos y educación sobre cómo preparar temas para sus juntas de grupos cada semana. Es para jóvenes líderes de edades 15-35 de nuestras parroquias. Este taller se impartirá en una sesión de 7 horas en Ingles/Español.

*Se les darán algunos archivos de la computadora directamente, así que si tienen un “Memoria USB,” tráiganlo el día del taller.

This workshop will educate and be a venue for resources to learn how to prepare topics for weekly youth/young adult meetings. It is for youth/young adult leaders, ages 15-35 from our parishes. The workshop will be in English/Spanish.

*There will be some information available directly from computer files, so if you have a Flash Drive/USB, please bring it on the day of the workshop.

(7 hours - 1 session)

Fatima Burgueño
Coordinator of Hispanic Youth and Young Adults
Centro Pastoral Católico (Salón A y B) Catholic Pastoral Center (Assembly Hall A & B)
Sábado, 3 de septiembre del 2011 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 3, 2011 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Natural Family Planning Workshops
Jacob and Christine Kasper
Archdiocese of Galveston/Houston

Saturdays, August 20, September 10, October 8, 2011
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Catholic Pastoral Center, Beaumont

NFP-1 --- Session 1
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Assembly Hall A & B

What is Natural Family Planning (NFP)?
What is God’s Plan for Sexuality?
What is Responsible Parenthood?
How is NFP different from Contraception?
The Science behind NFP:
-  Learning how to use the temperature sign
-  Learning how to use the mucus sign
-  Identifying Post-ovulation Infertility
-  Practice Chart

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NFP-2 --- Session 2
Saturday September 10, 2011
Assembly Hall A

Finding Pre-Ovulation Infertility
Charting Challenges
Marital Communication
Practice Charting

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NFP-3 --- Session 3
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Assembly Hall A

Marriage in God’s Plan
Vows to Live By
Pregnancy & Parenting
Breastfeeding & its Effect on Fertility
Responsible Parenthood
Pre-menopause
Practice Charts

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CPAS1
Financial Management Course *

Instructors: Laura J. Williams, CFO
James Collier, Financial Analyst
Cathy Favre, Accounting Manager
Department of Financial Services

This course provides a basic overview of internal controls used to manage various aspects of parish operations. Items such as physical assets, vendor and payroll disbursements, cash flow management, fund raising activities, and risk management will be reviewed. Additionally, understanding parish financial statements, as well as, budget development and execution will be addressed. (7½ hours - 1 session)

Thursday, September 22, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Catholic Pastoral Center, Beaumont (Assembly Hall A)
(Please bring a copy of the Temporalities Manual.)

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CEMI Scripture Courses

C5
A Survey of the New Testament *

This course focuses on the New Testament Gospels, for whom, what, when, and where the authors wrote and their particular theology of Jesus. The letters of Saint Paul and other authors will also be studied, as well as the Acts of the Apostles and the Book of Revelation. (12 hours -3 sessions)

Paul J. Thomas
Associate Director, Lifelong Catholic Formation/Education
Saturdays, September 17, 24, October 1, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saint Mary, Fannett Parish Hall)

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C13
A Survey of the Old Testament *

This course examines how the different books of the Old Testament were written, the historical settings, literary styles, and messages of the different authors, and the role of inspiration and inerrancy in giving us truth as expressed in the Bible. (10 hours - 4 sessions)

Becky Santos
PCL and Director of Liturgy, Infant Jesus, Lumberton
Thursdays, October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2011
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Infant Jesus, Lumberton
(Katherine Drexel Building)

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CSL7
The Gospel of Matthew *

The Gospel of Matthew is a very intricate Gospel that was written from a “Jewish” perspective, for a predominately Jewish Christian community. Although the author used Mark’s Gospel as a source, he often quoted from the Old Testament to show how Jesus fulfilled all God had promised in the past. Come explore this interesting gospel and find out how Matthew continues to challenge us today. (8 hours - 4 sessions)

Dr. Lorraine S. DeLuca
Director, Lifelong Catholic Formation/Education
Wednesdays, October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 2011
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Assumption, Beaumont (Quinlan Hall)

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CEMI Courses in Theology

C4
Sacramental Theology *

This course explores the understanding of sacrament and sacred action, and examines in depth the historical development of the Sacraments of Initiation-Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist; the Sacraments of Healing-Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick; and the Sacraments of Commitment - Matrimony and Holy Orders. It will also focus on the meaning of the signs and symbols of the Seven Sacraments. (12½ hours - 5 sessions)

Dr. Lorraine S. DeLuca
Director, Lifelong Catholic Formation/Education
Mondays, September 12, 19, October 3, 10, 17, 2011
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart-Saint Mary, Port Arthur
(Parish Hall)

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In this introductory course we will look at the definition and history of liturgy from the Jewish tradition, our roots, to the present; examine in depth the origins and development and meaning of the Gloria, the Creed and the Eucharistic Prayer, become familiar with the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Redemptionis Sacramentum, and various liturgical books. We will study in detail the history, structure and elements of all parts of the Mass, discuss the role of the Assembly in the Eucharistic liturgy and take a look at some of the special liturgies as envisioned by the Church, such as the Funeral Liturgy and the Wedding Liturgy. (7½ hours - 3 sessions)

Rosalind Sanchez
Director, Office of Worship
Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20, 2011
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Catholic Pastoral Center, Beaumont
(Assembly Hall A)

C9b
Liturgy II: The Work of the People *
[Liturgy I is pre-requisite to Liturgy II]

What is the meaning and history of the Liturgical Year? How does it impact our liturgy? This course takes an in depth look at the document, General Norms for the Liturgical Year, the Synod document on the Liturgy, and the Lectionary. We will discuss how the Liturgical Year can be celebrated in families, in schools, in parish organizations. Participants will examine the Liturgical Ministries that are called from the Assembly and the sacraments celebrated within the parish community. The celebration of Mass as one continuous prayer will be examined. (7½ hours - 3 sessions)

Rosalind Sanchez
Director, Office of Worship
Thursday, November 17, Tuesday, November 22, Thursday, December 1, 2011
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Catholic Pastoral Center, Beaumont
(Assembly Hall A)

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CPBH5
Los Sacramentos *

En nuestra vida de la fe, los sacramentos son muy importantes para el desarrollo de nuestra relación con Dios y la comunidad de la iglesia. Estudiáremos los sacramentos que todas las personas reciben: bautismo, confirmación, eucaristía y reconciliación y como ellos afectan nuestra vida en el mundo y los sacramentos y enfocáremos en la unción de las personas enfermas y los sacramentos al servicio de la comunidad, el sacramento del matrimonio y del orden. (12 horas - 6 sesiones)

Dra. Lorraine S. DeLuca, Directora
Oficina Católica de la Formación y Educación por la Vida
Viernes, 12, 19, 26 de augusto y 2, 9, 16 de septiembre de 2011

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saint Mark the Evangelist, Silsbee
(Salón)

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CPBH6
Historia de la Iglesia

Esta clase está diseñada para ayudar a los participantes a entender como nuestra iglesia se ha ido formando a través de los siglos y quienes han sido los hombres y mujeres quienes inspirados por Dios han contribuido a su grandeza. (12 horas - 3 sesiones)

Jesus Abrego, Director
Oficina del Ministerio Hispano
Sábados, 17 de septiembre, 1 de octubre y 12 de noviembre de 2011
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Centro Pastoral Católico
(Salón A y B)

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