Missionary Leadership Institute

Imagine what our communities would look like if each parish had a group of parishioners and staff formed and equipped to accompany others and serve as leaders in any ministry.

The Missionary Leadership Institute / Instituto de Liderazgo Misionero, is designed for a wide variety of parish leaders to:

Discern their vocation, their particular call to holiness
Be formed as leaders who will evangelize and disciple others
Serve more effectively as lay ecclesial ministers (parish staff)
All formation is offered in English and Spanish

Learning Opportunities

I am a volunteer at my parish

Formation for the Lay Apostolate is designed for volunteer lay persons serving in parishes, such as catechists, parish council members, trustees, pastoral care ministers, youth group leaders, and anyone who has a call to grow as a missionary disciple and deepen their faith.

Intensive Year Overview 2024 - 2025

Intensive Year Overview 2025 - 2026

Year 2: Lay Apostolate Formation

Year 2: Lay Apostolate Formation Requirements

I am a parish staff member

Formation for Lay Ecclesial Ministry is designed for lay persons serving on staff in parishes (especially new hires), such as catechetical leaders, pastoral ministers, worship coordinators, youth and young adult ministers, RCIA/OCIA coordinators, and discipleship coordinators.

Basic Ministry Overview

Year 2: Lay Ecclesial Ministry

Year 2: Lay Ecclesial Ministry Formation Requirements