Lay Ecclesial Ministry Program (LEMP)
Programa de Ministerios Eclesiales para Laicos
Diocese of Las Vegas
The Lay Ecclesial Ministry Program is a two-year program that prepares lay men and women to serve as Ecclesial Ministers.
Ecclesial lay ministers are defined as those lay men and women who have been prepared professionally for ministerial leadership roles.
The Church needs people with a solid sense of ministry, a clear theology of Church, and the skills to carry out their ministry.
The Lay Ecclesial Ministry Program is conducted in both English and Spanish.
It includes academic studies in theology, spiritual formation, and pastoral development.
Additionally, this program is a prerequisite for those who are interested in applying for the Deacon Program.
A new cycle of this program will begin in September 2008 and run through May 2010.
Schedule for 2008-2010
LEMP sessions will meet on the third weekend of most months, but sometimes earlier (esp. Nov. & Dec.) to avoid various conflicts.
The dates are now set, but some of the topics may still be shifted from one month to another.
See the website of the Department of Faith and Ministry Formation for more information and instructions for application.
| Date / Fecha | Program in English (Topic) |
Programa en Español (Tópico) |
| Sept. 20-21, 2008 | Orientation; Introduction to Ministry | Orientación; ¿Qué es el Ministerio? |
| Oct. 18-19, 2008 | Introduction to Theology: Trinity | ¿Qué es la Teología? Trinidad |
| Nov. 8-9, 2008 | Biblical Studies (1) | Estudios Bíblicos (1) |
| Dec. 5-7, 2008 | Weekend Retreat | Retiro de Fin de Semana |
| Jan 17-18, 2009 | Church History | Historia de la Iglesia |
| Feb. 21-22, 2009 | Ecclesiology | Eclesiología |
| Mar. 21-22, 2009 | Christology | Cristología |
| Apr. 18-19, 2009 | Catholicism and World Religions | Catolicismo y Religiones Mundiales |
| May 16-17, 2009 | Pastoral Theology | Teología Pastoral |
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| Sept. 19-20, 2009 | Biblical Studies (2) | Estudios Bíblicos (2) |
| Oct. 17-18, 2009 | Christian Morality | La Moral Cristiana |
| Nov. 7-8, 2009 | Liturgy | Liturgia |
| Dec. 4-6, 2009 | Weekend Retreat | Retiro de Fin de Semana |
| Jan. 16-17, 2010 | Pastoral Skills & Competencies | Habilidades para el Ministerio |
| Feb. 20-21, 2010 | Sacramental Theoology | Teología Sacramental |
| Mar. 13-14, 2010 | Catholic Social Teaching | Doctrina Social de la Iglesia |
| Apr. 17-18, 2010 | Christian Spirituality | Espiritualidad Cristiana |
| May 15-16, 2010 | Course Sinthesis: Project Presentations | Síntesis del Curso: Proyectos Finales |
| May 23, 2010 | Rite of Commissioning | Rito de Compromiso |
Schedule for 2006-2008
Unless otherwise noted, all sessions are held at the Henderson Campus of Regis University
1401 North Green Valley Pky, Ste 100, Henderson, NV 89074 (map)
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Sundays 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
| Date / Fecha | Program in English (Topic / Instructor) |
Programa en Español (Tópico / Instructor) |
| Sept. 23-24, 2006 | Human Development for Ministry Allan Deck, S.J., Ph.D. |
Desarrollo Humano para el Ministerio Carlos Carrillo, M.Ed. |
| Oct. 21-22, 2006 | Fundamental Theology Claudio Burgaleta, S.J., Ph.D. |
Teología Fundamental Allan Deck, S.J., S.T.D. |
| Nov. 11-12, 2006 | Biblical Studies (1) Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D. |
Estudios Bíblicos Sindy Collazo, M.T.S. |
| Dec. 1-3, 2006 | Retiro de Fin de Semana Life-Giving Retreat Center, Boulder City Equipo del Instituto Loyola |
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| Dec. 8-10, 2006 | X | Weekend Retreat Falcon Ridge Hotel, Mesquite, NV Loyola Institute Team |
| Jan. 20-21, 2007 | Church History Timothy Matovina, Ph.D. |
Historia de la Iglesia Teresa Maya, Ph.D. |
| Feb. 17-18, 2007 | Ecclesiology Claudio Burgaleta, S.J.., Ph.D. |
Eclesiología Allan Deck, S.J., S.T.D. |
| March 17-18, 2007 | Catholicism and World Religions Suzanne Morrison, Ph.D. |
Catolicismo y Religiones Mundiales Jaime Vidal, Ph.D. |
| April 21-22, 2007 | Christology Claudio Burgaleta, S.J., Ph.D. |
Cristología Jose Antonio Medina, S.T.D. |
| May 19-20, 2007 | Pastoral Theology Allan Deck, S.J., S.T.D. |
Teología Pastoral Alicia Maril, D.Min. |
| Aug. 11, 2007 | Summer Reflection Day Allan Deck, S.J., S.T.D. |
Día de Reflexión de Verano Allan Deck, S.J., S.T.D. |
| Sept. 15-16, 2007 | Biblical Studies (2) Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D. |
Estudios Bíblicos (2) Sindy Collazo, M.T.S. |
| Oct. 20-21, 2007 | Christian Morality James Bretzke, S.J., S.T.D. |
La Moral Cristiana Juan Luis Calderón, O.A.R., S.T.D. |
| Nov. 17-18, 2007 | Liturgy Mark R. Francis, C.S.V., S.T.D. |
Liturgia Petra Alexander, M.A. |
| Dec. 7-9, 2007 | Weekend Retreat Marywood Center: Foley Hall Loyola Institute Team |
Retiro de Fin de Semana Life-Giving Retreat Center, Boulder City Equipo del Instituto Loyola |
| Jan. 19-20, 2008 | Pastoral Skills & Competencies Lisa Nollette, B.A. |
Habilidades para el Ministerio Armida Deck, M.A. |
| Feb. 16-17, 2008 | Sacramental Theology Claudio Burgaleta, S.J., Ph.D. |
Teología Sacramental Eduardo Fernández, S.J., S.T.D. |
| March 15-16, 2008 | Catholic Social Teaching Edward Dolejsi, M.A. |
Doctrina Social de la Iglesia Armida Deck, M.A. |
| April 19-20, 2008 | Christian Spirituality Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D. |
Espiritualidad Cristiana Tacho Rivera, S.J., M.Div. |
| May 17, 2008 | Course Synthesis Day Marc González, D.Min. |
Día de Síntesis Allan Deck, S.J., S.T.D. |
| May 25, 2008 | Rite of Commissioning Bishop Joseph A Pepe, D.D. |
Rito de Compromiso Obispo Joseph A. Pepe, D.D. |
Click here for a list of
Books and Readings for LEMP 2006-2008
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Materials and Resources for Current Participants
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For Program Information, please contact Marc González, D.Min., Director Phone: 702-735-6044; Fax: 702-697-5917 |
For Academic Aspects, please contact Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D. Phone: 714-997-9587 x28; Fax: 714-997-9588 |