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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Response to COVID-19 CoronavirusThe School of Ministry Office is continuing to provide courses online. Sessions for the Ministry Formation Courses (ITM and TLM) will be given through a partnership with Dayton Univerisity. Scripture will be given via zoom with some in-person meetings through the School of Ministry. There are a few Specializations currently programmed. Please see the information listed below for more information. If you have a need for specific ministry training please contact our office or complete a request form.
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Ministry Formation Courses (ITM & TLM)The School of Ministry will be providing the Introduction to Theology for Ministry (ITM) and the Theology and Leadership for Ministry (TLM) courses in English and Spanish via a partnership with the University of Dayton. These adult studies of the teachings of the Catholic Church are the foundational courses for ministry formation in the Diocese of Stockton.
The ITM course fulfills the theological requirements for all diocesan ministry certification and Catechist Certification from the California Catholic Conference of Bishops. This is a pre-requisite to register for the TLM course. Although intended for lay ecclesial ministers, this course is open to all Catholic adults.
The TLM is a more in-depth study of topics introduced in the ITM for those who wish to continue their study of theology, who wish to become a master catechist and also the theological component of the diaconate process.
Please check on the Events and News page for upcoming cycles and their registration window or contact our office at 209-466-0636.
Participants are asked to register with the Diocese before registering with Dayton University. After registering through the Diocese you will receive instructions on how to register through Dayton. To register for either of the courses please select the link below
Para información de cursos en Español selecione el enlace:
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Scripture Institute Course
This in-depth Bible Study course is provided every year starting in September. The upcoming course that will be covered in the 2021-22 formation year will be a continuation on the Old Testament: Exile and Restoration. To view the schedule for the upcoming course click the link below.
This course is already in process. You can request information for the upcoming formation year by filling out the the pre-registration form below. You can also contact our team at 209-546-7630 or via email at som@stocktondiocese.org. -
Marriage Preparation and FOCCUS Ministry Training
More information coming soon!