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” - CPM student at St. Patrick’s
"Wonderful learning experience” - CPM student at Our Lady of Angels
“Enjoyed, makes you thirst for more knowledge about faith” - CPM student at John Paul II HS
For the Academic year 2020-2021, we are delivering all our courses through an online format:
Synchronous/live streamed. This format allows the students to attend selected courses from their preferred location. Students must connect at the time of class and participate with the instructor and classmates who attend from various remote locations. Class is once a week.
Online. Class is delivered 100% online once a week. Students may complete the class requirements on their own weekly schedule.
****Please Note: Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment****
CPM courses are also offered in Spanish. View Spanish language courses >>
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| Course | Course Type | Day & Time | Start Date | FORMAT | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Understanding Family as Domestic Church |
Elective |
Tuesday |
Aug. 25 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
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Prayer and Spirituality |
Core |
Tuesday |
Aug. 25 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Human & Faith Development |
Core |
Thursday |
Aug. 27 |
Synchronous- Live Streamed |
|
|
Liturgical Ministry: Worship in Context |
Elective |
Thursday |
Aug. 27 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Introduction to the Old Testament |
Core |
Monday |
Sept. 7 |
Online |
|
|
Ecclesiology & Vatican II |
Core |
Monday |
Sept. 7 |
Online |
|
|
Sacramental Catechesis |
Elective |
Monday |
Sept. 28 |
Synchronous- Live Streamed |
|
|
Catholic Morality for Health Care Services |
Elective |
Tuesday |
Sept. 29 |
Synchronous- Live Streamed |
|
|
Jesus & the Trinity |
Core |
Tuesday |
Sept. 29 |
Synchronous - LiveStreamed |
|
|
Ministry in a Multi-Cultural Church |
Core |
Thursday |
Oct. 1 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Theology of Ministry |
Core |
Thursday |
Oct. 1 |
Synchronous- Live Streamed |
|
|
Introduction to the New Testament |
Core |
Monday
|
Oct. 26 |
Online |
|
|
Theology of Ministry |
Core |
Monday |
Oct. 26 |
Online |
|
|
Introduction to the New Testament |
Core |
Monday |
Nov. 2 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Foundations in Young Adult Ministry |
Core |
Tuesday |
Nov. 3 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Evangelization |
Core |
Tuesday |
Nov. 3 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Promoting Discipleship |
Elective |
Thursday |
Nov. 5 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Family Systems Theory |
Elective |
Thursday |
Nov. 5 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Morality & Social Justice |
Core |
Monday |
Jan.11 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Principles to Building Strong Marriages |
Elective |
Tuesday |
Jan. 12 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Introduction to the Old Testament |
Core |
Tuesday |
Jan. 12 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Fundamental Concepts of Pastoral Care |
Elective |
Thursday |
Jan. 14 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Catechetical Methods |
Elective |
Thursday |
Jan. 14 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Jesus & the Trinity |
Core |
Monday |
Feb. 15 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Sacramental Catechesis |
Elective |
Tuesday |
Feb. 16 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Christian Anthropology: Sin & Grace |
Core |
Tuesday |
Feb. 16 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Prayer & Spirituality |
Core |
Thursday |
Feb. 18 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Promoting Discipleship |
Elective |
Thursday |
Feb 18 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Evangelization |
Core |
Monday |
Jan. 25 |
Online |
|
|
Ministry in a Multicultural Church |
Core |
Monday |
Jan. 25 |
Online |
|
|
Adult Faith Formation |
Elective |
Monday |
March 22 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Leadership in Prayer & Worship |
Elective |
Tuesday |
March 23 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Patterns in Christian Prayer |
Elective |
Tuesday |
March 23 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Sacraments & Sacramentality |
Core |
Thursday |
March 25 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Ecclessiology & Vatican II |
Core |
Thursday |
March 25 |
Synchronous - Live Streamed |
|
|
Jesus & the Trinity |
Core |
Monday |
March 15 |
Online |
|
|
Foundations in Marriage |
Elective |
Monday |
March 15 |
Online |
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