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Lay Ministry Program

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If you are interested in this program, please speak directly with your Parish Clergy or visit your diocesan website. Only those candidates recommended to the Bishop by their Clergy are eligible for enrollment in this program. You do not apply through Queen’s College. 

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This new Lay Ministry Program is a partnership between Queen’s College and the three Newfoundland and Labrador Dioceses that provides training for those called to Licensed Lay Ministry that uses an online platform and allows students to work at their own pace. While the program is self-directed, it also encourages supportive learning through peer, parish, or clergy support so students do not feel they are learning in isolation. The program consists of 6 core modules that focus on Baptism, Eucharist, Bible, Prayer, Anglicanism, and Truth and Reconciliation. Additional modules will focus on practical skills like worship planning, pastoral visitation, Eucharistic ministry, and other lay ministries. The program is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable, and to equip students for lay ministry and service in Christ’s church in the world today.

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At present, this course is designed for current Licensed Lay Ministers or Eucharistic Assistants or those laity who might be interested in this ministry or wishing to explore more about their calling. As the course expands, we plan to provide education for other lay ministries, such as pastoral lay visitors, Sunday School and Confirmation teachers, Vestry, Wardens, Treasurers, and others.

For an overview, there is an Introductory Video of the Lay Ministry course available for viewing at here. 

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Also, please find an information sheet for Frequently Asked Questions.

 

Outline for the Modules

Lay Ministry Basics

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Module 1 – Baptism, Discipleship, and Calling

Module 2 – The Bible (Old and New Testaments)

Module 3 – The Eucharist

Module 4 – Prayer and Spirituality

Module 5 – Anglicanism

Module 6 – Truth and Reconciliation

Ministry Specific Modules (proposed modules that will be ready to launch in 2026)

Module 7 – Worship (the church Year and Lectionary)

Module 8 – Worship (Office and Eucharist)

Module 8 – Proclamation and Preaching

Module 9 – Eucharistic Ministry (Eucharistic Assistant and Home Communions)

Module 10 – Pastoral Visiting

Module 11 – Funerals

Module 12 – Parish Administration and Finance

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