The School of Ministry assists in the formation of lay ministers in the Diocese of Stockton by offering courses in both English and Spanish. Its purpose is to provide training for parish ministers while nurturing a living, conscious and active faith.
The mission of the School of Ministry is to educate and form parishioners and those involved in parish ministry. It celebrates, reflects and responds to the rich history and great diversity of the local church. The School of Ministry challenges faith-filled people to realize and respond to their baptismal call to bring the Good News of Jesus to all.
The general goals of the School of Ministry are:
To develop the professional, pastoral, and ministerial skills of the participants
To promote personal and spiritual maturity in ministry
To raise awareness of catholic social teachings as an aspect of all ministry
To develop cultural sensitivity in light of the reality of the Church in the Diocese of Stockton.
To lead program participants to recognize that the call to formal and public ministry is rooted in their baptism
To assist program participants to integrate knowledge of Catholic faith within ministry
To facilitate pastoral activities which promote evangelization, faith formation,
community, and pastoral care with sensitivity to diverse situations
