What is Lay Ecclesial Ministry A Lay Ecclesial Minister is: -a fully initiated Catholic Christian -formed, educated, and trained for ministry -gifted for pastoral leadership -entrusted with a stable public ministry by a competent Church authority Lay Ecclesial Ministers serve in three areas of pastoral ministry: 1. Religious Education/Faith Formation 2. Liturgical Celebration 3. Social Ministry Lay Ecclesial Ministers are a diverse group, including: - both men and women - married, single, and consecrated single - full-time salaried employees as well as part-time volunteers - career professionals and those starting a second career
Department of Vocations