Lay Ecclesial Ministry Program - Readings for 2006-2008

Lay Ecclesial Ministry Program (LEMP)
Programa de Ministerios Eclesiales para Laicos
Diocese of Las Vegas

Books & Readings for 2006-2008:

Foundational Documents for the Program:

"Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: A Resource for Guiding the Development of Lay Ecclesial Ministry." USCCB, 2005.
- "Lay Ecclesial Ministry: The State of the Questions." USCCB, 1999.
- "Called and Gifted for the Third Millennium." USCCB, 1995.
Christifideles Laici ("Post-synodal Exhortation: On the Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and in the World"). Pope John Paul II. Vatican City, 1988.
- Ecclesiae de Mysterio ("Instruction on Certain Questions Regarding the Collaboration of the Non-Ordained Faithful in the Sacred Ministry of Priests"). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and other Vatican dicasteries. Vatican City, 1997.
Documents of the Second Vatican Council. 1962-1965.
Catechism of the Catholic Church. 1993; 2nd edition 2003.

Specific Readings for Each Month:

Date	English Program (Topic / Instructor)	Textbooks / Readings
Sept. 2006	Human Development for Ministry Allan Deck, S.J., Ph.D.	* John Powell, S.J. The Secret of Staying in Love. Resources for Christian Living, 1974.
Oct. 2006	Fundamental Theology Claudio Burgaleta, S.J., Ph.D.	* Documents of Vatican II: Dei Verbum / Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation.
Nov. 2006	Biblical Studies (1) Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.	* Margaret Nutting Ralph. Scripture: Nourished by the Word. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2002. * Encounter with the Bible. American Bible Society.
Dec. 2006	Retreat Weekend	* Mark Link, S.J. Challenge: A Daily Meditation Program Based on The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius.
Jan. 2007	Church History Timothy Matovina, Ph.D.	* Kevin L. Hughes. Church History: Faith Handed On. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2002.
Feb. 2007	Ecclesiology Claudio Burgaleta, S.J.., Ph.D.	* Morris Pelzel. Ecclesiology: The Church as Communion and Mission. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2002. * Documents of Vatican II: Lumen Gentium / Dogmatic Constitution on the Church.
March 2007	Catholicism and World Religions Suzanne Morrison, Ph.D.	* Huston Smith. World’s Religions. Harper San Francisco, 1991. * Huston Smith. Why Religion Matters. Harper San Francisco, 2001. * Documents of Vatican II: Nostra Aetate / Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions.
April 2007	Christology Claudio Burgaleta, S.J., Ph.D.	* Matthias Neuman, O.S.B. Christology: True God, True Man. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2002.
May 2007	Pastoral Theology Allan Deck, S.J., S.T.D.	* Joye Gros, O.P. Theological Reflection: Connecting Faith and Life. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2002. * Documents of Vatican II: Gaudium et Spes / Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World.
Sept. 2007	Biblical Studies (2) Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.	* Margaret Nutting Ralph. Scripture: Nourished by the Word. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2002.
Oct. 2007	Christian Morality James Bretzke, S.J., S.T.D.	* James T. Bretzke. A Morally Complex World: Engaging Contemporary Moral Theology. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2004.
Nov. 2007	Liturgy Mark R. Francis, C.S.V., S.T.D.	* Mark Searle. Liturgy Made Simple. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press. * Gabe Huck and Gerald T. Chinchar. Liturgy: With Style and Grace. Chicago: Liturgical Training Publications. * Documents of Vatican II: Sacrosanctum Concilium / Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy.
Jan. 2008	Pastoral Skills & Competencies Lisa Nollette, B.A.	* Wilkie Au. The Enduring Heart: Spirituality for the Long Haul. * USCCB. Called and Gifted for the Third Millennium. Washington: USCCB.
Feb. 2008	Sacramental Theolgy Claudio Burgaleta, S.J., Ph.D.	* Kurt Stasiak, O.S.B. Sacramental Theology: Means of Grace, Ways of Life. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2006.
March 2008	Catholic Social Teaching Edward Dolejsi, M.A.	* Encyclical of Benedict XVI: Deus Caritas Est / God Is Love. (64 pp $6.95) – from www.vatican.va or USCCB Publications * USCCB. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. Washington: USCCB Publications, 2007. (Booklet; $1.95) – also available at www.faithfulcitizenship.org * Kenneth R. Himes, O.F.M. Responses to 101 Questions on Catholic Social Teaching. Paulist, 2001. (115 pp. $12.95) * Edward P. DeBerri, et al, eds. Catholic Social Teaching: Our Best Kept Secret. 4th edition. Orbis, 2003. (224 pp. $20.00)
April 2008	Christian Spirituality Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.	* James P. Campbell. Mary and the Saints: Companions on the Journey. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2002. (112 pp. $12.95) * George A. Lane, S.J. Christian Spirituality: A Historical Sketch. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2005. (84 pp. $11.95)

Libros y Lecturas para 2006-2008:

Documentos Fundamentales para el Programa:

"Colaboradores en la Viña del Señor: Un recurso para guiar el desarrollo del ministerio eclesial laico." USCCB, 2005.
- "El Ministerio Laico de la Iglesia: El estado de los interrogantes." USCCB, 1999.
- "Llamados y dotados para el tercer milenio." USCCB, 1995.
Christifideles Laici ("Exhortación apostólica post-sinodal, sobre vocación y misión de los laicos en la Iglesia y en el mundo." Papa Juan Pablo II. Ciudad del Vaticano, 1988.
- Ecclesiae de Mysterio ("Instruction on Certain Questions Regarding the Collaboration of the Non-Ordained Faithful in the Sacred Ministry of Priests"). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and other Vatican dicasteries. Vatican City, 1997.
Documentos del Concilio Vaticano II. 1962-1965.
Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica. 1993; 2da editión 2003.

Lecturas para cada mes:

Fecha	Programa en Español (Tópico / Instructor)	Libros / Lecturas
Sep. 2006	Desarrollo Humano para el Ministerio Carlos Carrillo, M.Ed.	Luis Valdez Castellanos, S.J. Comunicación y Manejo de Sentimientos.
Oct. 2006	Teología Fundamental Allan Deck, S.J., S.T.D.	Documentos del Vaticano II: Dei Verbum.
Nov. 2006	Estudios Bíblicos Sindy Collazo, M.T.S.	Margaret Nutting Ralph. La Sagrada Escritura: alimentados por la palabra. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2006. Encounter with the Bible. American Bible Society.
Dic. 2006	Retiro	?
Enero 2007	Historia de la Iglesia Teresa Maya, Ph.D.	Kevin L. Hughes. Historia de la Iglesia: el legado de la fe. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2006.
Feb. 2007	Eclesiología Allan Deck, S.J., S.T.D.	Morris Pelzel. Eclesiología: la Iglesia como comunión y misión . Chicago: Loyola Press, 2006.
Marzo 2007	Catolicismo y Religiones Mundiales Jaime Vidal, Ph.D.	?
Abril 2007	Cristología Jose Antonio Medina, S.T.D.	Matthias Neuman, O.S.B. Cristología: verdadero Dios, verdadero hombre. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2006.
Mayo 2007	Teología Pastoral Alicia Maril, D.Min.	Joye Gros, O.P. Reflexión teológica: vincula la fe con la vida. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2006.
Sep. 2007	Estudios Bíblicos (2) Sindy Collazo, M.T.S.	Margaret Nutting Ralph. La Sagrada Escritura: alimentados por la palabra. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2006.
Oct. 2007	La Moral Cristiana Juan Luis Calderón, O.A.R., S.T.D.	Russell B. Connors, Jr. La moral cristiana: en el aliento divino. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2006.
Nov. 2007	Liturgia Petra Alexander, M.A.	?
Enero 2008	Aptitudes para el Ministerio Armida Deck, M.A.	?
Feb. 2008	Los Sacramentos Eduardo Fernández, S.J., S.T.D.	Kurt. Stasiak, O.S.B. Teología sacramental: fuentes de gracia, caminos de vida. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2006.
Marzo 2008	Doctrina Social de la Iglesia Armida Deck, M.A.	USCCB. Al Compartir la Tradición, Moldeamos el Futuro. Washington: USCCB Publications, 2001. USCCB. Principios, Profecía y Respuesta Pastoral. USCCB Publications, 2000.
Abril 2008	Espiritualidad Cristiana Tacho Rivera, S.J., M.Div.	James P. Campbell. María y los Santos: compañeros del camino. Chicago: Loyola Press, 2006. ¿ y otro ?

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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