Department of Ministry Formation
Diocese of San Bernardino
Synod 2021-2023
The mission of the Ministry Formation Institute (MFI) is to serve the Diocese of San Bernardino and its parishes by providing quality education and formation to adults, those seeking personal faith enrichment, ministerial leadership, and those inquiring about Permanent Diaconate. Based on both the “Diocesan Vision” and the USCCB “National Certification Standards for Lay Ecclesial Ministry and Service,” the institute aims to prepare all to be true Disciples of Christ and faithful representatives of the Church.
Programs
Upcoming Events
Enrollment & Renewal for CMFP
2023-2024
NOW CLOSED!
Inscripción y Renovación del CMFP
2023-2024
¡AHORA ESTAN CERRADAS!
Visit the Diocese of San Bernardino website for more information.
https://www.sbdiocese.org/Synod/index.html
The Parish Ministers' Formation Program (PMFP)
is designed for all parish ministers who serve in ecclesial ministries. PMFP assists the pastors and other pastoral leaders in providing formation for the laity at the basic level, especially in the areas of common vision, discernment of gifts, and vocation to lay ministry in our local Church.
Introduction to Continuing Ministry Formation Program (CMFP)
is an intensive, eight-session intermediate course designed to prepare students for the rigors of the Continuing Ministry Formation Program.
The Continuing Ministry Formation Program (CMFP)
is a 3-5 year advanced formation & credential program for adults seeking faith enrichment, for those who desire to serve in ministerial leadership, and those considering the diaconate. CMFP prepares lay leaders to serve the Church and to support the Pastor or Pastoral Coordinator in implementing the
parish and diocesan vision.
PMFP
Registration for FALL 2023:
CLOSED
PMFP will be entirely online (Zoom).
Inscripción para OTOÑO 2023:
CERRADA
PMFP se ofrece completamente en línea (a través de Zoom).
Introduction to CMFP 2023
Now closed!
Online Applications for the
Introduction to CMFP 2024 coming soon!
Click Here to Register!
Introducción al CMFP 2023
¡Inscripciónes están cerradas!
¡Solicitudes en línea para el
Introducción a CMFP 2024
próximamente!
¡Haga Click Aqui para Inscribirse!
Institutional Partnerships
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Subcommittee on Certification for Ecclesial Ministry and Service has approved the certification standards and procedures of Ministry Formation Institute, Diocese of San Bernardino for Ministry Leaders through 2026.
For more information about the USCCB Subcommittee, visit www.usccb.org/certification.
AETH (Association for Hispanic Theological Education), a network of people and institutions. They promote and certify the quality of Hispanic theological educational programs and contribute to the development of the leadership of women and men who strengthen our communities.
The “Continuing Ministry Formation Program (CMFP) is a Certified Institutional Member of AETH which indicates a commitment to provide high quality Hispanic theological education and to meet the expectations of baccalaureate equivalency as described in the Educational Standards of ATS.”
For individuals wishing to pursue a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministries, Santa Clara University is pleased to offer an online blended program where courses are taught through a combination of face-to-face, video conferencing, and online experiences.
Many of our diocesan employees, parish staff, and parishioners have taken advantage of this wonderful program.
For more information,
please contact
Lynne Lukenbill at (408)554-4831
The Diocese of
San Bernardino has partnered with Loyola Marymount University's Center for Religion and Spirituality. Whether you are a minister, social worker, or catechist, the LMU Center for Religion and Spirituality has something
for you.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
LaQuita Gray-Baker
PMFP Student
It is an honor and pleasure to be asked to share the testimony of my journey in the Parish Ministers’ Formation Course (PMFP). After almost 2-years of my Pastor asking me to take this journey, I finally succumbed. To my surprise, it was very fulfilling and instrumental in reconnecting with my faith, understanding my ministry, and, most important, seeing myself as a child of God. I am a cradle catholic and my first 10 years of education was in catholic school. After participating in this formation program, I began to realize just how much I lacked in really knowing my faith. This course is the beginning of a journey that all should endeavor.
It has been a pleasure to enroll in this program. My learning platform has grown so much that I have decided to pursue my advanced specialization as I enroll in CMFP.
Fernando Martinez
CMFP
As a ministry leader and an active participant in the Church, CMFP for me was a beautiful continuous revelation that God gifted me through my formation.