The Diocese of Central Newfoundland: Empowering Ministry

This Space will be updated as new modules are developed 

The folder containing all Videos is right here

Your Modules and links to Resources are Listed Here

(If any link is not active, it means the resource is being prepared or upgraded.)

Module 1
Part One: An Introduction to Vocation.

Bishop John Watton
Reading: Discovering Your Vocation:  A Study Module

The Study Document is here
 

Go Deeper:
This Link will take you to a detailed Diocesan Document that will help you In your discernment processes.

Part Two:
Baptism, Discipleship, and Calling  

The Venerable Terry Caines

Your study document is Here

Reading: Chapters 2 & 3, in To Love and Serve and BAS Baptism, pp. 146-165

The Video is Here

DEEP DIVE This Document is a detailed, in-depth discussion about Baptism.

Part Three
Ecclesiology: Learning the importance of various ministry functions expressed through holy orders and lay ministry. 

The Study Document is here

Module 2
The Bible (Old and New Testaments) The Revd. James Spencer

Reading: Chapter 14 in To Love and Serve

Video is Here

Go Deeper :This Link will take you to a folder with a complete Biblical Studies Program

Module 3
– The Eucharist

Reading: Chapters 4 & 5

The Video is Here

Go Deeper:
 This Link will open a folder containing the resources from a complete course on the Eucharist

This link is for an annotated Eucharist, which is an excellent guide to use as an overview of the form, structure, and spiritual moments of the Prayer and Ministry of Holy Communion.

Module 4  Prayer and Spirituality
Part One: Emma Marsh
An Introduction to Spiritual Direction 

Resources are Being Prepared

Part Two:
Prayer and Spirituality

Reading: Chapters 16 & 24

The Video Is Here

 Dive Deeper: This link takes you to a document that guides you through an Ignatian prayer method. A Form of “Lectio Divina” 

Module 5  Anglicanism 

Bishop John Watton

Reading: Chapters 17 & 18, BAS Introduction 7-13

The Video Is Here

Module 6 Truth and Reconciliation

The Video Is Here

Many Important resources for your prayer and learning are here on the Indigenous Anglicans Web Page

Module 7  Worship (the church Year and Lectionary)
The Revd. Jeffrey Petten

Reading: Chapters 10 & 11, BAS Calendar 14-33 & Proper of the Church Year 262-267  

The Video Is Here

Module 8 Worship (Office and Eucharist)

The Revd. Jeffrey Petten

Reading: Chapters 1 & 9, BAS Eucharist 174-215 & BAS Daily Prayer 36-44

The Video Is Here

Module 9 Proclamation and Preaching
The Revd. Nicole Critch

Reading: Chapters 25 & 26, and supplement

The Video Being Prepared

Module 10 Eucharistic Ministry (Eucharistic Assistant and Home Communions)
 The Revd. Jeffrey Blackwood
Reading: Chapter 5, and BAS Eucharist 174-215 and Communion Under Special Circumstances 256-260

Module 11 Pastoral Visiting  
The Revd. Don Brett

Reading: Supplement and BAS 551-564

Module 12 Funerals 

The Revd. Charlie Cox

Part One

Reading: Chapter 12 & BAS Funeral Liturgy 565-605

The Study Document is Here

Part Two 

Cremation: Theology, Science and Culture

The Study Document is Here

Module 13 Parish Administration and Finance

The Venerable Terry Caines

The Study Document is Here 

Reading: Supplement & respective Diocesan Handbook

Module 14 The Life of the Church: Practical Pastoral Care and Ministry

M.A.I.D.

The Study Document is here

Module 14 Stewardship of Creation

The Revd. Gerald Giles

Module 15 Youth Ministry

The Revd. James Spencer

If you have been trained and given this ministry by the Bishop or your Rector, the authorized liturgy is here.

This is a link to a folder with a three year cycle of Lay Minister Sermons.

The Diocese of Central Newfoundland Lay Minister Training Program

In the fall of 2026, we will begin a multi-layered study program for our Lay Persons. 

Step one will be for us to meet online each week.

Sessions start on Thursday, October 1

The program will have all the study and learning components needed for those training for Licensed Lay Ministry and Licensed Eucharistic Ministry. 

People in training for these ministries will also have mentoring and practical liturgical training from the clergy in these parishes.

As Well....

All of the resources will be an excellent place for all laity who want to deepen or refresh their understanding of the Church.

On the study program page of our website, you will have access to all sorts of Diocesan and Queen’s College resources and videos.

To participate, you need to register at the link below!

 Click Here to Register for our Program!

Am I Being Called to a form of Ministry or Vocation?

This Document will get you started.

Check Here for aids in planning worship services, readings and special services.

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Lay Ministry is Diverse and essential!

Every Individual in the Body of Christ has been gifted in God's Own way, so that we can bring who we are for the growth, development and ministry of the Church.

Every Ministry is Important!

Every Ministry is Equally Important!

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