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
X
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

Click here for other
Materials and Resources for Current Participants
(restricted access)


For Program Information, please contact

Marc González, D.Min., Director
Department of Faith and Ministry Formation
Diocese of Las Vegas,  P.O. Box 18316
Las Vegas, NV 89114-8316

Phone: 702-735-6044;  Fax: 702-697-5917
Email: dr.gonzalez--at--dioceseoflasvegas.org
Website: www.lasvegas-diocese.org

For Academic Aspects, please contact

Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.
Loyola Institute for Spirituality
480 S. Batavia St.
Orange, CA 92868-3907

Phone: 714-997-9587 x28;  Fax: 714-997-9588
Email: fjust--at--calprov.org
Website: http://www.catholic-resources.org