Certificate in Pastoral Ministry courses are offered in five-week sessions (unless otherwise indicated), year-round, at several different locations across the Diocese of Dallas.
"This class inspired me to continue to seek God” - Student at St. Patrick’s
"Wonderful learning experience” - Student at Our Lady of Angels
“Enjoyed, makes you thirst for more knowledge about faith” - Student at John Paul II HS
Locations for this year are:
Use the search function with the location name to easily find the courses at each site. Hover over each course title to read a course description. When you're ready, select "Register" to sign-up and pay for your classes.
CPM courses are also offered in Spanish. View Spanish language courses >>
| Course | Course Type | Day & Time | Start Date | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sacraments and Sacramentality |
Core | Tues. 9-11 AM | Aug. 28 |
University of Dallas SB Hall, Serafy Room |
Jim McGill |
| Promoting Discipleship | Elective | Tues. 9-11 AM | Oct. 2 |
University of Dallas SB Hall, Serafy Room |
TBD |
| Liturgy and the New Evangelization | Elective | Tues. 9-11 AM | Nov. 6 |
University of Dallas SB Hall, Serafy Room |
Ruben Natera |
| Foundations in Youth Ministry | Elective | Tues. 7-9 PM | Aug. 28 |
John Paul II High School Rm. 1430 |
Bruce Baumann |
| Liturgical Ministry: Worship in Context | Elective | Tues. 7-9 PM | Oct. 2 |
John Paul II High School Rm. 1430 |
TBD |
| Sacraments and Sacramentality | Core | Tues. 7-9 PM | Nov. 6 |
John Paul II High School Rm. 1430 |
Denise Phillips |
| Catechetical Methods | Elective | Mon. 6:30-9 PM | Aug. 27 |
University of Dallas Gorman D |
Jodi Hunt |
| Evangelization | Core | Mon. 7-9 PM | Oct. 1 |
University of Dallas Gorman D |
Gene Giuliano |
| Understanding Family as Domestic Church | Elective | Mon. 7-9 PM | Nov. 5 |
University of Dallas Gorman D |
Kevin Bagley |
| Introduction to New Testament | Core | Thurs. 7-9 PM | Aug. 30 |
St. Joseph Boardroom 114 PC |
Irine Abraham |
| Catechetical Methods | Elective | Thurs. 7-9 PM | Oct. 4 |
St. Joseph Boardroom 114 PC |
Jodi Hunt |
| History & Practice of Worship | Core | Thurs. 7-9 PM | Nov. 8 |
St. Joseph Boardroom 114 PC |
Ken Steponaitis |
| Promoting Discipleship | Elective | Tues. 7-9 PM | Aug. 28 |
Our Lady of Angels Rm. 202-203 |
Beth Wright |
| Family Systems Theories | Elective | Tues. 7-9 PM | Oct. 2 |
Our Lady of Angels Rm 202-203 |
Irine Abraham |
| Introduction to Catechesis | Elective | Tues. 7-9 PM | Nov. 6 |
Our Lady of Angels Rm. 202-203 |
TBD |
| Morality and Social Justice | Core | Thurs. 7-9 PM | Aug. 30 |
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Rowlett) St. Clare Room |
Angie Jakubik |
| Foundations of Young Adult Ministry | Elective | Thurs. 7-9 PM | Oct. 4 |
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Rowlett) St. Clare Room |
Denise Phillips |
| Dealing with Suffering & Loss | Elective | Thurs. 7-9 PM | Nov. 8 |
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Rowlett) St. Clare Room |
Greg Kahrs |
| Introduction to Catechesis | Elective | Thurs. 7-9 PM | Aug. 30 |
St. Patrick Boardroom |
Julie Billemier |
| Fundamental Concepts of Pastoral Care | Core | Thurs. 7-9 PM | Oct. 4 |
St. Patrick Boardroom |
Greg Kahrs |
| Initiating Disciples: RCIA Rites | Elective | Thurs. 7-9 PM | Nov. 8 |
St. Patrick Boardroom |
TBD |
| Human & Faith Development | Core | Mon. 6:30-9 PM | Aug. 27 |
St. Luke's Family Life Center Rm. 1 |
Jim McGill |
| Theology of Ministry | Core | Mon. 7-9 PM | Oct. 1 |
St. Luke's Family Life Center Rm. 1 |
Kevin Bagley |
| Prayer & Spirituality | Core | Mon. 7-9 PM | Nov. 5 |
St. Luke's Family Life Center Rm. 1 |
TBD |
| Introduction to New Testament | Core | Sat. 9AM - 2:30 PM | Sept. 22 & 29 |
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rm. 115 St. Alphonsus Center |
|
| Sin & Grace | Core | Sat. 9 AM - 2:30 PM | Nov. 10 &17 |
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rm. 115 St. Alphonsus Center |
TBD |
| Human and Faith Development | Core | Sat. 9 AM - 2:30 PM | Jan. 19 & 26 |
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rm. 115 St. Alphonsus Center |
TBD |
| Morality & Social Justice | Core | Sat. 9 AM -2:30 PM | Feb. 16 & 23 |
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rm. 115 St. Alphonsus Center |
TBD |
| Jesus & the Trinity | Core | Sat. 9 AM - 2:30 PM | April 6 &13 |
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Rm. 115 St. Alphonsus Center |
TBD |
| Introduction to Old Testament | Core | Mon. 7-9PM | Oct.1 |
St. Jude Formation Rm 401 |
Jim McGill |
| Evangelization | Core | Mon. 7-9PM | Nov. 5 |
St. Jude Formation Rm 401 |
Gene Giuliano |
| Jesus & the Trinity | Core | Mon. 7-9PM | Jan. 7 |
St. Jude Formation Rm 401 |
TBD |
| Prayer & Spirituality | Core | Mon. 7-9PM | Feb. 18 |
St. Jude Formation Rm 401 |
TBD |
| Ministry in a Multicultural Church | Core | Tues. 9-11 AM | Jan. 8 |
University of Dallas |
TBD |
| Lay Ecclesial Leadership | Elective | Tues. 9-11 AM | Feb. 19 |
University of Dallas |
TBD |
| Strengthening & Developing Family Life | Elective | Tues. 9-11 AM | April 2 | University of Dallas | TBD |
| Sacramental Catechesis | Elective | Tues. 7-9 PM | Jan. 8 | John Paul II High School | TBD |
| Ministry in a Multicultural Church | Core | Tues. 7-9 PM | Feb. 19 | John Paul II High School | TBD |
| Fundamentals Concepts of Pastoral Care | Core | Tues. 7-9 PM | April 2 | John Paul II High School | TBD |
| Leadership in Prayer & Worship | Elective | Mon. 7-9 Pm | Jan. 7 |
University of Dallas |
TBD |
| Promoting Discipleship | Elective | Mon.7-9 PM | Feb. 18 |
University of Dallas |
TBD |
| Principles to Building Strong Marriages | Elective | Mon. 7-9 PM | April 8 | University of Dallas | TBD |
| Catholic Morality for Healthcare Services | Elective | Thurs. 7-9 PM | Jan. 10 |
St. Joseph |
TBD |
| Adult Faith Formation | Elective | Thurs. 7-9 PM | Feb. 21 |
St. Joseph |
TBD |
| Jesus and the Trinity | Core | Thurs. 7-9 PM | April 4 |
St. Joseph |
TBD |
| Fundamental Concepts of Pastoral Care | Core | Tues. 7-9 PM | Jan. 8 | Our Lady of Angels | TBD |
| Foundations in Marriage | Elective | Tues. 7-9 PM | Feb. 19 | Our Lady of Angels | TBD |
| Liturgy and the New Evangelization | Elective | Tues. 7-9 PM | April 2 | Our Lady of Angels | TBD |
| Patterns of Christian Prayer | Elective | Thurs. 7-9 PM | Jan. 10 |
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Rowlett) |
TBD |
| Promoting Discipleship | Elective | Thurs. 7-9 PM | Feb. 21 |
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Rowlett) |
TBD |
| Sacraments & Sacramentality | Elective | Thurs. 7-9 PM | April 11 |
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Rowlett) |
TBD |
| Strengthening and Developing Family Life | Elective | Thurs 7-9 PM | Jan. 10 |
St. Patrick |
TBD |
| Lay Ecclesial Leadership | Elective | Thurs. 7-9 PM | Feb. 21 |
St. Patrick |
TBD |
| Ministry in a Multicultural Church | Elective | Thurs. 7-9 PM | April 4 |
St. Patrick |
TBD |
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