Advanced Ministry Studies

Catechist Formation

ORE Certification

ORE Opp for Leaders

Welcome to the Advanced Ministry Studies webpage!

The Office of Religious Education in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles offers a certification in Advanced Ministry Studies to women and men that would like to prepare themselves with a formal formation with emphasis in pastoral and ecclesial applications. Given them the opportunity to be formed to exercise different roles at parish or archdiocesan level.

For complete information and to download the 2022-23 flyer CLICK HERE

What They’re Saying About Advanced Ministry Studies

I woke up so happy and excited today and I have you to thank!!! Yesterday, we held two Lenten Retreats and they were fantastic!! I mean off-the-charts awesome, beyond my expectations and full of awe for God!!

From the beginning of my planning, I was inspired by all the AMS professors and leaders. I would have never naturally known how to create such an event. It was all of their teaching, advice and answers to many questions. Every one of them has been so inspiring. Any good outcome is their input with the Holy Spirit to carry it out.

– Cara Crosetti, an RCIA catechist and parish business manager. Read Cara’s full reflection HERE

The upcoming 2022-2023 Theology Year registration is now open, to apply please download and fill the below Application and Recommendations forms. All forms must be submitted via email by the correspondent person filling the form to Flor de Maria Luna at 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 with the registration process.

Application Form by applicant
MC/PCL Recommendation Form by the person recommending the applicant
Pastor Recommendation Form by the Pastor or PLD

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