The Eparchy of Edmonton is pleased to announce Year II of our Lay Leadership and Diaconate Formation Program in collaboration with Newman Theological College. Students who have completed Year 1 (a prerequisite) can enroll in one of the following two streams, according to their interest and anticipated parish ministry:  Pastoral Care or Catechesis.

However, any of the faithful, even if they are not enrolled in the Lay Leadership and Diaconate Formation Program, can take one or more of the courses for personal faith development and spiritual growth.

Certificate in Lay Leadership and Diaconate Formation – Year II Pastoral Care

The Certificate in Diaconate and Lay Formation (Ukrainian Catholic Stream) Year II – Pastoral Care is designed for participants who serve those who are elderly and infirm or who have become sick, and those unable to worship in their local Church communities.  It includes six courses, each of approximately 25 hours over five weeks. Each course requires that you complete readings and assignments, and participate in online discussions.

Cycle 1 – CCS-010 Moral Theology Sept. 19-Oct. 23, 2022

Cycle 2 – CCS-017 Pastoral Care Oct. 31-Dec. 4, 2022

Cycle 3 – CCS-018 The Practice of Pastoral Care Jan. 9-Feb. 13, 2023

Cycle 4 – CCS-060 Celebrating Mercy Feb. 20-March 26, 2023

Cycle 5 – CCS-050 Prayer April 3-May 7, 2023

Cycle 6 – CCS-044 Bioethics May 15-June 18, 2023

Certificate in Lay Leadership and Diaconate Formation – Year II Catechesis

The Certificate in Diaconate and Lay Formation (Ukrainian Catholic Stream) Year II – Catechesis supports those specifically involved with handing on the faith to others. While every baptized person shares in this responsibility in some way, parents and grandparents, adults who volunteer in parishes, and people tasked with teaching the faith to others are called to equip themselves more thoroughly for this mission. This Certificate includes six courses, each of approximately 25 hours over five weeks. Each course requires that you complete readings and assignments, and participate in online discussions.

Cycle 1 – CCS-010 Moral Theology Sept. 19-Oct. 23, 2022

Cycle 2 – CCS-006 Catechesis Oct. 31-Dec. 4, 2022

Cycle 3 – CCS-031 Echoes: Parish Based Training for Handing on the Faith Jan. 9-Feb. 13, 2023

Cycle 4 – CCS-007 “On Good Soil” Feb. 20-March 26, 2023

Cycle 5 – CCS-032 Catechesis: Human Development and Growth April 3-May 7, 2023

Cycle 6 – CCS-033 The Practice of Catechesis May 15-June 18, 2023