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Interested in a robust Catholic leadership program? This 23-credit hour formation program consists of ministry training that combines theological studies with human, spiritual and pastoral formation, culminating in a special commissioning by the Archbishop of New Orleans as a Lay Ecclesial Minister.
The Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry (ILEM) of Notre Dame Seminary is a 23-credit hour formation program for leaders and essential volunteers in ministry and teaching designed to create a community of well-formed and well-educated laity culminating in a public commissioning ceremony by the Archbishop of New Orleans. ILEM students are immersed in a rigorous academic and pastoral formation program that includes the same four dimensions of formation that are integral to diaconate and priestly formation. As detailed in the USCCB document Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord and after successful completion of the program, both new and veteran lay ecclesial ministers are sent forth to catechize, form and evangelize others.[/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Scholarship” tab_id=”1484336310190-a9b6cd7f-fa35″][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”11/12″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Scholarship Opportunity”]You may be eligible for our two scholarships: Handing on the Faith and Ecclesial Ministry Discount! Please see attachments for qualifications.
Ecclesial Ministry Discount (EMD)[/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Course Requirements” tab_id=”1484338470242-e1990fcf-9243″][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”11/12″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Course Requirements”]
- 23 credit hours
8 credits of formation
12 credits of scripture, dogmatic theology, and morality
3 credits of practicum
- All requirements can be completed in 2.5 years
ILEM MAPL Programs for the Laity[/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Application” tab_id=”1484338356642-c44e28e4-6814″][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Application”]ILEM New Student Checklist
ILEM Application[/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Contact Us” tab_id=”1484338585645-e7777b45-078b”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Contact Us”]Don’t be shy! We’re happy to help with your discernment!
Daniel Burns, Ph.D., Director of Lay Ministry Programs and Lay Formation
dburns@nds.edu, (504) 866-7426 ext 123
Monique Legendre, M.Ed., Administrative Assistant
mlegendre@nds.edu, (504) 866-7426 ext 742[/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Return to Lay Master Programs” align=”center” link=”url:%2Flaymasterprograms%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]