Student Evaluation

The evaluation process begins when a person asks for admission into the Lay Ministry Formation Program, and continues throughout the four years. A formal evaluation of the student will be conducted each spring by the program director along with the student’s pastor.

Role of the Pastor

The priests have an active role in the formation of the students. A recommendation from the pastor is expected before a student can be accepted into the program. However, in the absence of a pastor’s recommendation, the Program Director may defer an action on the application to the Lay Ministry Formation Board.  The pastor is asked to meet once a quarter with the student from his parish. The pastor will be informed quarterly of the student’s progress by the Program Director. The pastor is asked to participate in the annual evaluation of the student from his parish.

Mentor

Each student will choose a mentor who will walk with them during their four years. The mentor is not a spiritual director, but one who listens and provides feedback. The students and mentor are to meet minimally once every six weeks. Annually the mentors and students will share a formation session with the Program Director.

For Additional Information Contact:

Anne Verbeke
 Program Coordinator

219.769.9292, Ext. 280

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