This B.A.-level scholarship at Mexican-American Catholic College is intended to assist Hispanic pastoral leaders in the Church, who have not started or completed their higher education, to obtain a Certificate in Lay Ecclesial Ministry. The program is available in Spanish and English.
In collaboration with Catholic Extension Society, the Mexican-American Catholic College is offering Hispanic lay leaders from mission dioceses a Certificate in Lay Ecclesial Ministry. Over the course of 3 years, each student will complete 36 hours of education and grow as a leader and transformative agent of change. The 36 credit hours can count toward the completion of a B. A. degree. Those who complete this certificate can potentially apply these credit hours toward a future M.A. degree program at an ATS-accredited school of theology, should they wish to continue their education.
The program will take three years to complete and will result in a Certificate in Lay Ecclesial Ministry Certificate. Students who are accepted through Catholic Extension Society’s application process will then be given approval to move forward with the Mexican-American Catholic College’s student application process.
Duration: 3 years
Value to Participating Student and Diocese: $30,865 (per student)
*While this is a distance learning program, we recommend that the student is on-site at MACC for a five-day period at least once a year. If this requirement presents a problem, please contact Veronica Avila at Catholic Extension Society after submitting your application.
Documents:
To Apply:
- Complete the Online Application Form (one application required per student) by the deadline of Friday, July 28, 2023.
Important Dates:
- Classes begin in Fall 2023
For More Information
Contact Veronica Avila, Senior Manager of Mission Programs, at 312.795.5128 or vavila@catholicextension.org.