Diocese of San Bernardino
Department of Ministry Formation
Basic Specializations
The following basic specializations meet the requirements of the
Parish Ministers' Formation Program (PMFP):
Basic Youth Ministry
Training Offered
Course:
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First Things in Youth Ministry
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Site: National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry at https://nfcym.org/first-things/
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(909) 475-5167​
Course Date: February 2026
Registration: Register before January 9, 2026
Cost: $150.00
Basic Catechist Formation at VLCFF, University of Dayton:
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Course: Roman Catholic Catechesis for Faith Formation
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Site: Dayton University at: https://vlcff.udayton.edu/courses/course_details.php?course=351
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(909) 475-5452
Course Date: Begins October 27 and lasts five weeks
Registration: Underway now until October 23, 2025
Cost: $50.00
Digital Media & Technology
This specialization course is divided into two parts. The goal of this course is to help develop participants’ basic skills in utilizing and integrating communication technologies into their ministry, as applicable.
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(909) 475 - 5415
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6:00pm-8:00pm Via Zoom
Course Date: Wednesday nights beginning January 21, 2025, and lasts four consecutive Wednesdays
Liturgical formation for all who minister at Mass​
Course:
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Basic Liturgical Specialization at VLCFF, University of Dayton
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Course: Coming Soon !
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Pathway: Coming soon
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(909) 475-5452​
For training in any of the areas below, please refer back to your parish or contact the office for guidelines
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion -
Lay Presider
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Liturgical Art & Environment
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Liturgy of the Word with Children
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Liturgical Music Minister
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Reader
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Sacristan/Altar Server Coordinator
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Ushers/Ministers of Hospitality
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Visitors to the Sick
For training in any of the areas below, please refer back to your parish or contact the office for guidelines