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Formation Toward Christian Ministry


The FTCM program seeks to develop the basic academic, spiritual and critical reflection skills necessary for Catholic adults to fully answer their Baptismal call to service. FTCM is open to all adults who seek greater understanding of their faith and is designed for those who are active in parish ministry or discerning their call to ministry.

Program Overview
Schedule & Registration Form Spring 2012
Schedule & Registration Form Fall 2012 
Contact Information

Who should take FTCM?

All Catholic Adults who are:
  • Seeking greater understanding of their faith
  • Already engaged in ministry
  • Discerning their call to church ministry
FTCM provides the theological content courses required for Diocesan certification as a catechist. In addition, FTCM is a pre-requisite for Catechetical Leadership preparation, Youth Ministry Leadership training, diaconate formation and Diocesan certification as a liturgist.

Program Overview and Courses

FTCM is a 108-clock hour process delivered over the course of three semesters. Classes meet on weekday evenings or in all- day Saturday format, depending on parish request. Each class session includes prayer, content presentation and group dynamics. Each semester also includes participation in a Day of Reflection as a means to integrate content into daily living. A completion ceremony, at which the Bishop presides, concludes the three-semester course of study.

The 108 clock hours of FTCM consists of 90 hours of courses and 18 hours of Days of Reflection:

Semester I  
Revelation, Tradition, and AuthorityWhat revelation is and how we interpret it as
Catholics		6 hours
Old TestamentOverview of the Scriptures12 hours
New TestamentOverview of the Scriptures12 hours
Day of ReflectionMany Members, One Body5 hours

Semester II  
ChristologyJesus of History / Christ of faith6 hours
Prayer and SpiritualityPrayer and spirituality in ministry6 hours
Church HistoryFrom the Acts of the Apostles to now10 hours
Church DoctrineCreed, May, Saints, Councils8 hours
Day of ReflectionThe Lord's Prayer5 hours

Semester III  
Sacraments and LiturgyCelebration and meaning12 hours
Moral Teachings of the ChurchConscience formation, Magisterium12 hours
Mission and DiscipleshipLiving the Gospel message6 hours
Day of ReflectionDiscipleship5 hours

Textbooks/Materials

The Catholic Study Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church are required for all courses. We also recommend additional textbooks for some of the courses. All books will be available on site for purchase. Current prices are listed on the registration form.

Contact Information

For more information please contact:

Brian Garcia-Luense
Email Brian Garcia-Luense
713.741.8795



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