To be certified in Accompaniment Ministry you must attend and participate in each of the Day Trainings listed, each of the Seminars listed and also register for and complete the appropriate track on the Catechetical Institute with a mentor, as well as the appropriate ministry specific course. Before certification you must meet with your pastor and have their approval for the ministry you wish to be involved in. Other requirements include a retreat each year and to receive spiritual direction. Typically this certification will take two years.
Day Trainings
Intro to Missionary Discipleship
Called and Gifted
Discernment of Spirits
Art of Accompaniment
Seminars
Risk management and Safe Environment
Identifying Gifts in Others
Conflict Resolution
Listening and Communication
Go to www.franciscanathome.com/diokzoo and register for the Catechetical Institute. Then select one of the Accompaniment Tracks depending on what your interests are.
Coming in 2019 we will have ministry specific training.