Formation for Ministry Information
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2026-2027 Course Offerings
The Formation for Ministry Program prepares lay ministers and deacons for service in the Diocese of Syracuse and provides opportunities for faith formation to adults across the diocese. Courses are open to those enrolled in our program and any adult who wishes to learn more about a topic for their own personal enrichment. Those enrolling for personal enrichment are allowed to take up to 3 courses before enrolling. Tuition for courses for personal enrichment is $70. For more information, email [email protected], or call (315) 470-1479. Formation for Ministry is a prerequisite for the permanent diaconate. All courses are online on Zoom.
Session I
Tuesdays
Sept. 15 - Oct. 20
6:30 - 8:30 PMSession II
Mondays
Nov. 2 - Dec. 7
6:30 - 8:30 PMSession III
Wednesdays
Jan. 6 - Feb. 17
6:30 - 8:30 PMSession IV
Wednesdays
Mar. 3 - Apr. 7
6:30 - 8:30 PMSession V
Tuesdays
Apr. 20 - May 26
6:30 - 8:30 PMYear 1 Discovery
Instructors:
Lisa Hall
Mary Angela Fisher
Andrea SlavenSource
Instructors:
Lisa Hall
Mary Angela Fisher
Andrea SlavenOld Testament
Fr. Dan Muscalino
**No class on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10**New Testament
Fr. Dan MuscalinoSacraments
Fr. Chris BallardSession IWednesdays
Sept. 16 - Oct. 21
6:30 - 8:30 PMSession IIWednesdays
Nov. 4 - Dec. 9
6:30 - 8:30 PMSession IIITuesdays
Jan. 5 - Feb. 9
6:30 - 8:30 PMSession IVTuesdays
Feb. 23 - Mar. 30
6:30 - 8:30 PMSession VWednesdays
Apr. 14 - May 19
6 - 8 PMYear 2
Morality
Fr. Ken Kirkman
Spirituality for Leadership
Mrs. Cathy Cornue
Church History
Mr. David Hines
Pastoral Care
Deacon Dare Dutter
Liturgy
Fr. Joe ScardellaPlease note for Year 1: Discovery and Source are experienced within small groups (max 5). Beginning in Session III, all members of the Year 1 cohort come together as one larger class.
Download a copy of the schedule & course descriptions here.
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Contact Us
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Dc. Jeffrey Dixejdixesyrdio.orgDirector, Offices of Adult & Ministerial Formation
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Donna Barnesdbarnessyrdio.orgAdministrative Assistant, Adult & Ministerial Formation, Deacon Formation
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Elizabeth Garnegarnsyrdio.orgAssociate Director, Adult & Ministerial Formation
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