Saint Francis de Sales School for Pastoral Ministry (SPM) aids the formation of the Faithful of the Diocese of Oakland to help them realize the universal call to holiness. Centered on the constitutions of the Second Vatican Council and shaped by the vision of Pope Francis for the New Evangelization, this integrated set of courses is newly designed to form students to be “missionary disciples.” It provides formation in Christ-centered spirituality and prayer, a style of teaching that flows from and inspires transformation in Christ, and a missionary outlook focused on witnessing to the Gospel within our families, parishes, and the wider world.
The courses are designed to complement and build upon each other. In Year One, students deepen their knowledge of God and human existence through an exploration of biblical revelation; they also receive formation in Christian spirituality and prayer. Year Two moves on to explore the theological tradition and worship of the Church. Year Three prepares students to engage in the mission of evangelization within and around their parish communities.
El Programa de Escuela de ministerios pastorales
The School meets one Saturday per month for three years. Using an adult-learning model, students take classes, which include lectures, discussions, reading, and theological reflection. They also pray together and participate in the sacraments and liturgies of the Church. Courses are tailored to meet the needs of the working professional. As participants engage with the course content, they are challenged to grow in intentional discipleship and missionary passion.Forming adults to be “missionary disciples,” inspired and equipped to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to their families, parishes and the wider world.
La misión de la Escuela de Ministerios Pastorales San Francisco de Sales es formar adultos para que sean “discípulos misioneros”, inspirados y equipados para compartir la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo a sus familias, parroquias y al mundo entero.
Those accepted into the program:
$550.00 per school year. Cost of the program does not include textbooks. Tuition assistance is available upon request.
$25.00 Cuota de aplicación + cuota de inscripción electrónica (no-reembolsable).
$550.00 por cada año. El costo del programa no incluye los libros. Beca parcial para el costo de la matrícula puede ser considerada.
Classes for our 2024/2025 program start in September 2024. Applications are received mainly between June to August of each year. However, applications may be received year-round. Applicants will be notified as to whether or not they have been accepted. Please register in a timely manner since space for each new class is limited.