POSTPONED UNTIL
SPRING 2025
A free ONLINE offering in collaboration with the
National Association of Pastoral Ministers (NPM) &
the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
REGISTER at the NPM website by October 15.
Non-NPM members will receive a 30-day free trial membership to NPM.
Tuesdays, October 15, 22, and 29
Monday, November 4
6:30-8:30 p.m. Central Time
on Zoom!
The goal of the Building Intercultural Competence for Ministers (BICM) training is to increase the capacity to welcome, receive and encourage all emerging cultural groups to participate and assume leadership roles in the Church. The hope is that, in turn, the participant will train others to do the same.
The sessions provide an opportunity for ministers to attain a foundational level of competence in intercultural relations and communications. It is also designed to orient trainers to methodology, strategies, and activities suited to teach the content of the program.
This weekly workshop aims to prepare the ministry leader to:
Articulate the general outlines of a theology and spirituality of ministry in intercultural settings, with special attention to concepts of evangelization and inculturation.
Increase awareness regarding how to communicate appropriately and effectively with persons and groups in cultures other than your own.
Gain the ability to identify and articulate obstacles that impede group interaction.
Provide a rationale for the inclusion and integration of diverse cultural groups into the life and mission of your parish and diocese.
Attendees who attend all 4 weeks of the sessions will receive a certificate of completion.