New Wine Lay Ministry Program
New Wine Lay Ministry Formation group is forming at St. Charles Borremeo Pastoral Center in Romeoville. Parishes or individuals interested please contact the Office of Ministry Formation at 815-834-4001. Classes start end of January/early February of 2009.
For information, please call the Office of Ministry Formation at 815-834-4001 or e-mail to minform@dioceseofjoliet.org.
New Wine
What is New Wine?
Who Applies for New Wine?
What is New Wine Like?
What is the Cost?
The Program:
Orientation
Communication and Human Development
Scripture
Church I: First Five Centuries
Foundations of Theology
Prayer and Spirituality
Retreat
Church II
Ministry and the Minister
Sacraments
Morality
Leadership
Personal Growth
Final Retreat
Certification
Degree Programs
For further information
What is New Wine?
"Neither is new wine put into old wineskins; otherwise, the wineskin burst, and the wine is spilled, and the skins are destroyed; but new wine is put into fresh wine skins, and so both are preserved." (Mt. 9:17)
New Wine is a program that forms you as a leader for a changing church through the development of skills, competencies and the confidence to live out your call to ministry.
The professional staff who teach and facilitate the sessions of New Wine include lay men and women, priests and religious experienced in adult education and ministry formation.
New Wine extends over a period of 3 years, meeting weekly, except summer and holidays.
Who Applies for New Wine?
Apply for New Wine if you seek to become a leader in ministry, and
- have an adequate amount of Adult Faith Formation from your parish.
- want a basic, practical foundation in theology and pastoral and personal skills and personal faith development.
- are willing to give the time and energy to an integrated and deeper approach to preparation for ministry.
- have the support of your parish and family or significant others.
- are willing to stretch yourself and expand your concepts of Church, Church Teaching, God, Scripture and self.
- show personal maturity, emotional health and an ongoing desire to grow.
- show leadership skills that you desire to develop and implement in your parish.
- have basic computer skills and e-mail.
The application and interview process helps to discern who will benefit from New Wine. Contact your leader of adult faith formation, parish priest or the Office of Ministry Formation in the Diocese.
What is New Wine Like?
The ministry formation process incorporates
- lecture, discussion, skill development, prayer and theological reflection.
- adult education processes which value our tradition, critical reflection, human experience and participant input.
- preparation for each session including reading, taking notes, writing reflection papers and working on projects.
- reflection groups which help make connections between the learning sessions, ministry and real life.
- engagement in Parish Ministry during the course of the New Wine process.
- being mentored throughout the 3 year process.
- two weekend retreats.
- participation in selected Diocesan events.
THE PROGRAM
Orientation
You will begin to participate as a member of a learning group. Our goals are:
- to get to know one another
- to situate ministry within the history of our diocese
- to become aware of personal styles, using the Myers-Briggs type indicator
Communication and Human Development
You will develop your ability to communicate by examining models of communication and practicing specific skills. You will also learn about various stages of human development and the process of conversion. You will have opportunities to reflect on your own adult growth and life experiences. Our goals are:
- to increase awareness of communication styles
- to learn and practice listening skills
- to learn and practice ways of expressing thoughts, feelings and beliefs
- to become acquainted with theories concerning stages of human development
- to understand the dynamics of conversation as integral to adult growth
- to gain insight into normal development issues within family, community and society
- to examine our own feelings and attitudes toward the aging process
- to gain more insight into our pastoral/ministerial relationships with people in various development stages
- to become more aware of cultural diversity and sensitivities
Scripture
You will study Scripture and its meaning today. Our goals are:
- to be familiar with the Hebrew and Christian scriptures
- to understand the Catholic approach to scripture
- to know how to approach Scripture according to the cultural situation, the needs of the community, the message and the way it is proclaimed
- to learn and design some appropriate ways to use Scripture pastorally
Church 1: First Five Centuries
You will study the development of the church during its development in the first 500 years. Our goals are:
- to understand that the Spirit present at the Second Vatican Council is the same Spirit who was present in the Pentecost experience
- to explore the development of the Christian Community from the Acts of the Apostles to the legacy resulting from the conversion of Constantine
- to gain more insight that the church in the third millennium is dealing with the same kinds of issues as were our ancestors in faith
Foundations of Theology
You will learn about what Catholics believe, and why. We will explore our faith through the creeds. Our goals are:
- to understand our doctrines and the human experience behind them
- to show the living value of our tradition
- to deepen our own faith
Prayer and Spirituality
You will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of prayer and to examine your role as leader of prayer. Our goals are:
- to experience our tradition of prayer, spirituality and worship
- to enhance individual and communal prayer, especially through a retreat experience
- to reflect on prayer as an integrating resource for ministry
- to gain confidence and skills in designing and leading group prayer
Retreat (Friday night - Sunday Noon)
Church II
You will learn about the history of the church from the sixth century to the present and focus on issues confronting the church today. Our goals are:
- to survey selected developments in church history
- to understand the Second Vatican Council's vision of the church's life and mission
- to describe the development of the U.S. Catholic experience
- to explore the unity and diversity of Christian churches
- to become more familiar with local church (diocesan) structures and history
Ministry and the Minister
You will incorporate insights gained throughout New Wine into your personal experience of ministry. Our goals are:
- to become familiar with a variety of ministries
- to discover personal gifts
- to develop a theology of ministry which will be at the focus of our final retreat
- to understand ministry as a response to God's call to live faith in Jesus in a public and active way
Sacraments & Prayer
You will learn about the history, practice and meaning of all seven sacraments. Our goals are:
- to place the sacraments in historical perspective
- to learn how to use prayer and worship resources
- to study how the celebration of sacraments has changed in parishes
- to explore the practice and celebration of sacraments in light of their meaning
Morality
You explore what it means to be a moral person. Our goals are:
- to provide a theological framework for making moral decisions
- to explore how to minister to a person making a moral decision
- to explore Catholic Teaching and a consistent ethic of life
- to integrate moral decision making into everyday life
Leadership
You will explore the ministry of leadership. You will learn specific skills for planning, organizing and decision making consistent with Christian values. Our goals are:
- to examine and develop appropriate leadership styles
- to explore patterns of a healthy group
- to practice conflict management and group decision making
- to understand the leadership role of pastoral and finance councils
- to consider alternative parish staffing
- to explore leadership in a multicultural church
Personal Growth
- throughout your three year process you will engage in an ongoing theological reflection process, integrating your ministry and personal life experience
- learn the skill of facilitating Theological Reflection
- be supported by a parish mentor
Final Retreat (Friday night - Sunday noon)
Certification
You and your family will celebrate your certification upon the successful completion of the program.
Degree Programs
Area Universities may offer credits/advanced standing for the successful completin of the New Wine Process, if participant chooses to continue with professional ministry studies on a graduate or undergraduate level.
What is the Cost?
A portion of the entire cost of this program is supported by the sponsoring parish.
As part of your commitment to ministry, you are asked to assume a part of this fee. No one will be denied participation due to a lack of funds.
For further information contact:
NEW WINE
Originally developed by the Center for Pastoral Life and Ministry
Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph
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