Department of
Faith
and Ministry Formation
3014 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
Fax 510-273-4838
Keith Borchers, Interim Director
510-267-8340
kborchers@oakdiocese.org
Peggy Maurer
Administrative Assistant
510-267-8348
pmaurer@oakdiocese.org
Mission
of the School for Pastoral Ministry
The School for Pastoral Ministry is committed to
forming lay people in their faith so that they might dedicate
themselves to ministry in service to the world.
Formation
Process
Recognizing that all are called to
share their God-given gifts to build up the reign of God, the School
for Pastoral Ministry is a formation process in which participants
not only learn about our faith and our church, but also discern
their gifts for ministry and learn how best to utilize those gifts.
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Utilizing an adult learning model, students are engaged in the formation process in a variety of ways. Classes, which include lectures, discussions, reading and theological reflection, are tailored to meet the needs of the working professional. As students apply what they are learning, they are encouraged to focus on their own ministerial setting as the basis for these applications.
During formation, students will have the opportunity to specialize their studies in a particular area of ministry.
Schedule
Information
The School meets one Saturday per month
for three years, while taking a break during the summer months.
Classes are held at Holy Names College in Oakland. The day usually
begins with all year students gathering for Mass or a prayer service
in the campus chapel at 8:00 am. After Mass, refreshments are served
and the students disperse to join their classmates at 9:30 am. A
lunch break is given from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm and then the classes
continue until 3:30 pm.
In addition, students participate in retreat experiences annually and meet in small groups once a month.
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Individuals or
couples interested in exploring their call to ministry.
Lay ministers who
would like to increase their knowledge of the faith and build
their practical ministerial skills.
Catechists and
Catholic School teachers who wish for a more solid foundation in
their faith.
Men
interested in the permanent diaconate.
IHow
to Apply
Classes begin in January of each year.
Therefore, applications are accepted from September 1 to December 15
of the previous year. Applicants will be notified in early January
as to whether or not they have been accepted into the School.
Applications may be obtained by contacting the Department of Faith and Ministry Formation at 510-273-4981.
Fees
The cost of the School for Pastoral
Ministry is $550.00 per year, which includes all textbooks and other
fees. Payment plans are optional and flexible and tuition assistance
is available upon request.
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