Gearing Up to be a Pastor - Gaining the Knowledge and Skills to Shepherd a Parish

For a new priest, preparing to lead a parish means there are lots of new questions. This program of the Institute for Priests and Presbyterates helps priests gain the knowledge and skills they need to truly shepherd a parish.

Typically undertaken during the second year of priesthood, "Gearing Up to be a Pastor" builds upon the "Settling Into Priesthood" program and starts the preparation for becoming a pastor.

The program addresses the “big picture” issues of being a pastor and prepares the priest for a variety of settings: rural, urban, suburban, ethnic, clustered, etc.

This holistic experience of education, formation and relaxation provides the priest an opportunity to learn from motivational speakers, including successful and articulate pastors, theologians and lay professionals.

Topics addressed include:

• Spiritual Leadership
• Visions and Realities of Pastoring
• Leadership and Managment in a Church Setting 
• Living a Balanced Life

Gearing Up to be a Pastor is the second in a series of workshops designed to assist the priest become a healthy and effective pastor in the Catholic Church. It follows "Settling Into Priesthood" and precedes "New Pastors - Part 1" and "New Pastors - Part 2."

For more information about "Gearing Up to be a Pastor" or any of the Institute for Priests and Presbyterates program, contact us:

smipp@saintmeinrad.edu
(800) 357-8477

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