Welcome to the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program of the Ballarat Diocese

The Lay Pastoral Ministry Program offers opportunities for formation, support, study and certification for lay pastoral employees and volunteers in the Ballarat Diocese in partnership with the Virtual Learning Community, Dayton University.

Information about the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program is in the documents attached below.

Please contact us to talk about your current ministry situation, or what you hope to do, to enable us to assist as you discern your formation pathway.

Documents for download:

• Lay Pastoral Ministry Program
• Lay Pastoral Ministry Program Application Form
• Certificate Course or Subject study structure
• FAQ
• Course Calendar for 2021
• Explore the Virtual Learning Program here

Information for participants in the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program:
New participants wishing to register to study in the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program should complete the Application Form above. Registrations for Study Cycle 7, which begins October 18, are open now until October 12 for new and returning participants.

Remaining Study Cycles for 2020:

• Cycle 7: Oct 18 – Nov 21 Registrations open Sep 02 – Oct 12

You can find details of each subject (course) here

Dates for 2021 Study Cycles:

• Cycle 1: Jan 03 – Feb 06 Registrations open Oct 21 – Dec 21
• Cycle 2: Feb 21 – Mar 27 Registrations open Jan 06 – Feb 12
• Cycle 3: Apr 11 – May 01 (mostly 3 week courses) Registrations open Feb 24 – Apr 02
• Cycle 4: May 16 – Jun 19 Registrations open Apr 14 – May 07
• Cycle 5: Jul 04 – Aug 17 Registrations open May 19 – Jun 25
• Cycle 6: Aug 22 – Sep 25 Registrations open Jul 07 – Aug 13
• Cycle 7: Oct 10 – Nov 13 Registrations open Aug 25 – Oct 01

For more information please contact:

Lay Pastoral Ministry Program Facilitator
Djurdja Klaric
Ph: 5337 7121
email: djurdja.klaric@ballarat.catholic.org.au