Below you will read a short description of the different certifications you can earn through the Institute of Missionary Discipleship. Whether you currently serve in one of the positions listed or are interested in pursing a position in the future, you are welcome to start on your path to Missionary Discipleship. Listed under Documents is the current Program Guide listing the certificaions, classes and trainings for addititional information.
LEM/Staff: For those who are already on a parish staff, want to work on a parish staff someday, or are key volunteers at a parish ought to seek this certification.
Accompaniment Ministry: Each parish may have selected certain ministries they support and parish members volunteer or participate with the ministries. Accompnaiment ministry assists the volunteers walking with those who are struggling in their lives or their faith, and helps to move people closer to Jesus and His Church.
Parish/Finance Council: Any council members or those who would like to be a council member whether it is with finance or parish, would participate in this certification.
Catechist: Teaching and passing on the faith is an important part of the life of a Disciple. If you are called to teach the Cathollic faith to young and old alike, your guidance begins here.
Liturgical Ministries: Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Sacristans, Music Ministers and others who serve thorugh the liturgy are called to this certification track.
Community, Organization, Group Leaders: This certification is for those who are in a leadership position running a small group, a Catholic organization, or a Catholic community.
The staff of the institute are happy to assist you in determining what certification you might want to work towards and what courses you need to take. Another option is to attend the Day Trainings entitled Intoduction to Missionary Discipleshipand Called and Gifted for guidance. The trainings will assist you in discerning what you might want to do within the Church and what direction you want to take.
Feel free to contact the staff at staff@IMDisciple.com to seek clarification on with any questions you may have or for additional guidance.