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ELM Student Responsibilities As an Ecclesial Lay Ministry student there are certain responsibilities that are yours. A complete listing of student responsibilities is contained in the ELM Student Handbook, which will be provided to you upon admission to the program. The following is a partial list of student responsibilities. You may click on each responsibility for more information: Academic Policies, Spiritual Formation, financial responsibilities, certification, continuing education. Credit/Audit o Student may switch from audit to credit before the second class session o Student may switch from credit to audit up to the seventh class session o Student may withdraw from a class up to the seventh class session Class Attendance o Attendance at every class session is expected o Up to two excused absences for Sickness / Emergency are allowed with the instructor’s permission o Make up work for missed classes are at the discretion of the instructor o Makeup days may be scheduled by the instructor in case of sickness or emergency Certification Requirements o Academic theology courses must be taken for credit to qualify for certification o For academic theology courses a grade of C- or better needs to be awarded to qualify for certification o Pastoral Skills Workshops do not have to be taken for credit for certification o Credits for Pastoral Skills Workshops are available for those seeking the second Baccalaureate Degree o Spirituality classes, workshops and related activities do not have to be taken for credit for certification o Spirituality classes may be taken for credit for those pursuing the second Baccalaureate Degree o Once certification has been received, ongoing continuing education will be required to maintain certified status Assignment Guidelines o Instructors for the academic courses will provide specific assignments with instructions on what is expected for each project o Basic guidelines for papers found in the MLA handbook should be followed Initial Assessment o Purpose: To discover where you are today relative to your personal religious experience o Activities:
Writing Spiritual Autobiography o Purpose: To discover your spiritual roots and to articulate what has changed in your spiritual life. Also to recognize patterns or habits that are part of your spiritual life and to help you come to a fuller understanding of your spirituality o Activity: You will write a spiritual autobiography one year after beginning the program. Directions will be given regarding the format and content. This will become part of your file and you will discuss it with a member of the ELM staff. Spiritual Development Exercises o Purpose: To provide ongoing experiences that will deepen your spiritual life. o Activities:
Periodic On-Going Assessment o Purpose: To facilitate personal discernment regarding your spiritual journey o Activities:
Financial Procedures and Policies General Special discounted tuition arrangements have been made with the Diocese and the College. Theology courses are $200 per course ($100 per credit hour) plus the cost of textbooks. These courses are fully accredited; all records and transcripts are maintained at Saint Joseph’s College. A $20 fee is charged for each pastoral skills workshop, with an additional $50 tuition fee for those seeking academic credit (academic credit is optional). A person who has a college degree in any field may earn a second baccalaureate degree in Lay Ecclesial Ministry from Saint Joseph College by successfully completing the 20 credit hours of theology in the Ecclesial Lay Ministry Program plus 7 credit hours in pastoral skills, and an additional 9 credits in theology, totaling 36 credit hours. The manner of payment - by yourself, by your parish, or by a combination of both - will be determined during the application process. If a parish is to pay all or part of the tuition, you must speak with your pastor before applying. You may not register for a new course if you have an outstanding balance. Limited scholarship money is available. Persons who are already involved in parish ministry and who have demonstrated a commitment to serving as ecclesial lay ministers will be given priority. Scholarship forms may be requested from the Ecclesial Lay Ministry Program Office. Responsibilities o Students in the ELM program must pay their tuition and book fees in full before registering for another class. If there are difficulties with this procedure arrangements may be made with the program director in establishing a workable payment plan. o All billing for academic courses will be mailed to students five weeks after the courses have begun. o All fees for pastoral skills workshops and spirituality workshops should be paid when registering for the workshop or two weeks prior to the workshop. Cost Structure - Academic Courses o Academic theology course fee (2 credits) is $200.00 o Student fee to audit an academic theology course (2 credits) is $60.00 o The course fee for a student NOT enrolled in the ELM program is the full tuition for Saint Joseph’s College. (Please consult current College Catalog for fee schedule). o If you drop the class you will be billed as follows:
Before 2nd 0% Cost Structure - Pastoral Skills Workshops o The Pastoral Skills Workshop fee for students in the ELM program is $20.00 o The Pastoral Skills Workshop fee for a student NOT in the ELM program is $35.00 Cost Structure - Spirituality Workshops: o Spirituality Workshop fee for ELM students is $25.00 o Spirituality Workshop fee for non-ELM student is $35.00. Total Program Costs
Upon completion of the Ecclesial Lay Ministry Program, students will receive a certificate of completion from the Bishop and will be deputized by the Bishop for a period of three years. To renew deputization continuing formation requirements will need to be fulfilled. The Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana ELM certification is recognized by the Dioceses of Gary, Evansville and Ft. Wayne/South Bend as well as the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The ministry positions that are expected to have completed the Ecclesial Lay Ministry formation include: o Campus Ministers o Catholic School Principals o Catholic School Teachers of Religion o Directors of Adult Formation o Directors of Liturgy o Directors of Music o Directors of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults o Directors / Coordinators of Religious Education o Directors / Coordinators of Youth Ministry o Lay Parish Coordinators o Parish Business Managers o Pastoral Associates o Social Concerns Coordinators o Spiritual Life Coordinators In order to maintain one’s standing in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana as a deputized Lay Ecclesial Minister, individuals are expected to avail themselves of continuing education. The areas of continuing education would encompass theological coursework, pastoral skills updating, and continual spiritual formation. |
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