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| Welcome to the Ministry Formation Program (MFP). Since 1997, the Diocese of Davenport has offered Ministry Formation Programs. We announced specialized training for ecclesial leaders with desire to serve as parish life administrators and finance administrators. Qualified applicants from other dioceses are welcome to enroll in this training. See the below for more information. For the two programs the applications are available. You may also request an information packet by contacting IlaMae Hanisch at hanisch@davenportdiocese.org or 641-791-3435. If leaving a voice message please leave your name, phone number and mailing address. |
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Retreat for all who minister in the church: Saturday, September 6, 2008. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., St. Alphonsus, Mt. Pleasant. The author of Living Like Francis Today, Sr. Marci Blum, OSF will lead a retreat and Bishop Amos will preside at Mass, followed by lunch. Registration for the retreat ($15 per person) will include lunch and a copy of her book. Registration forms will be available on the diocesan web site next month. Contact IlaMae Hanisch for more information hanisch@davenportdiocese.org or 641-791-3435. Flier MFP Basic Year II Courses 2008-2009 ICN participants meet two Saturdays per month from 9 a.m. - 4p.m. at ICN locations around the Diocese. Non-ICN participants review the recorded ICN classes and then meet once a month for three hours for small group work. Your schedule is determined by your group and its facilitator. In the basic two-year process will begin this fall. Instructors are currently being contacted and the schedule created. The courses will continue to be presented in two formats: ICN (meeting two Saturdays per month for 8 months) or Non-ICN (small group meeting once a month). Application forms and information will be available in late May. Register for one course or for full curriculum. MFP Basic Info Packet 2007-2008 MFP Basic Info Packet 2008-2009 Credentials may be reviewed to "waive" some course requirements. For more information contact IlaMae Hanisch hanisch@davenportdiocese.org. Year II of Basic MFP:
MFP Specialization-Catechetical Course 2008-2009: Instructors and the schedule are being compiled for a specialization track and the professional endorsement for Catechetical Ministries.
Catechetical Specialization Information Packet 2008-2009 This is highly recommended for parish directors of faith formation/religious education, youth minister, theology and religion teachers in Catholic Schools.
Liturgical Ministry - MFP Specialization 2007-2008 Sessions are 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Williamsburg Community Recreation Center, 939 S. Highland Street, Williamsburg, IA 52361 (handicapped accessible).
Credentials may be reviewed to "waive" some course requirements. Liturgical Specialization Packet 07-08 Registration Fees-Basic MFP Year (8 month program). This includes most books, reading packet, instructor stipend & facilitator stipend for non-ICN groups (non-chancery staff), retreat day, and ICN line use. It does not include food nor transportation costs.
All rates are per person, parish groups rates available.
Liturgical Specialization (10 month program) Resident of the Diocese $200 Non-resident of the Diocese $250 Individual course fee $25 For more information, application, etc. contact IlaMae Hanish, M.P.S.; Diocese of Davenport, 2706 N Gaines St., Davenport, IA 52804 or hanisch@davenportdiocese.org or 641-791-3435. Tentative Plans: Ministry Formation Programs 2009-2012 2009-2010 MFP Basic Year I, Parish Life Administrator and Finance Administrator 2010-2011 MFP Basic Year II, Liturgical Ministry Specialization 2011-2012 MFP Basic Year I, Catechetical Ministry Specialization
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