Advanced Ministry Studies
The Advanced Ministry Studies is a certification offered by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Religious Education. It is offered to Parish Catechetical Leaders: religious education coordinators, youth ministers, catechists, OCIA teams, baptismal formation teams, etc., Catholic School religion teachers/campus ministers, lay or religious ministers and to anyone working in any ministry or apostolate in the Church. This program will help participants to advance in their understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church and be prepared for roles in different areas of church ministry.
Formation Components:
- Catholic Spirituality
- Catholic Theology
- Evangelizing Catechesis
- Pastoral Ministry
- Pedagogy and Methodology
- The Art of Accompaniment
- Technology
For complete overview of the program please CLICK HERE.
FEES
The Advanced Ministry Studies registration fee is $20.00 and $50.00 tuition fee per class.
CATECHETICAL MINISTRY YEAR 2025-2026 CALENDAR
2024: August 23, September 20, October 25, November 15, December 13.
2025: January 17, February 7, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, and Annual Retreat June 6
This course is offered to accepted students in the Advanced Ministry Studies program. And serves as formal ongoing formation to any person serving in any ministry in the Church. E.g.: Pastors, Deacons, Master Catechists, Parish Catechetical Leaders, any person that wants to grow in faith, etc. Ongoing Formation fee $25.00
For complete information and to download the 2024-25 calendar. Please CLICK HERE.
To start the process, please download the below application and recommendation forms, follow the directions, and submit them via email to fluna@la-archdiocese.org
After applying you will be contacted to schedule an interview with our admitting team. Our goal is to guide and help you understand the AMS program and commitment.
If you have questions or need assistance please contact:
Flor de Maria Luna Fluna@la-archdiocese.org or by phone to: 213- 637-7654
Elizabeth Argueta EArgueta@la-archdiocese.org or by phone 213-637-7358
Upcoming Events
Mar 22
Lenten Hope: The Church as a Light to the Nations
This is a catechist reunion invitation to have the opportunity to gather in person and meet your mentors and other fellow catechists who walked the online catechist formation journey with you. This gathering will be one of prayer, worship, and formation. This is also an invitation to any persona that would like to grow in faith this Lent. This workshop will focus on how the Church, as describ... READ MORE »
Apr 12
Catholic Moral Theology AMS Theology
Course Description CATHOLIC Moral Theology studies the foundational aspects of the Christian life since its beginning. The basic principles of the Christian moral life are based in the awareness that every person bears the dignity of being made in the image of God. He has given us an immortal soul and through the gifts of intelligence and reason enables us to understand the order of things establ... READ MORE »
Apr 26
Easter Hope – You will Be Changed Into Me: The Fruits of the Eucharist
This is a catechist reunion invitation to have the opportunity to gather in person and meet your mentors and other fellow catechists who walked the online catechist formation journey with you. This gathering will be one of prayer, worship, and formation.This is also an invitation to any persona that would like to grow in faith this Easter. This workshop will explore the spiritual fruits of the... READ MORE »
Catechist Formation
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