Lay Theology Institute trains Catholic lay evangelists in California
The article profiles Father Eugene R. Zimmers and the Institute of Lay Theology at the University of San Francisco, founded to prepare laymen for parish inquiry forums. It details training, instructors from Loyola Alma College and Jesuit circles, and emphasis on kerygmatic preaching to convert modern minds. The author notes personal enrollment in the second class, with seven graduates in year one and 15 in year two.
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University of San Francisco Institute of Lay Theology
Loyola University of New Orleans
Louisiana State University
Byrd High School
Shreveport
Louisiana
Loyola
Nicodemus
Archbishop Rummel
Christian Conscience
St. Joseph Parish
Capitola
California
Eugene R. Zimmers
S.J
Institute of Lay Theology
University of San Francisco
Inquiry Forum
Society of Jesus
Rome
Alma College
Don Nicodemus
Trilogium aims to unite parish life around lay training
The article describes a lay Catholic program from St. Joseph's in Capitola California where 15 graduates from diverse backgrounds were trained for parish work. It outlines the Trilogium structure with neighborhood trilogies teaching recruiting and sponsoring, the weekly meetings, and the role of recruiters and sponsors in engaging non Catholics through surveys and pamphlets.
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United States
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Louisiana
Washington
California
Spokane
Tucson
St. Joseph’s
Capitola
Francis L. Markey
Fresno
Family Guild
Trilogium
St. Joseph's
Holy Rosary
Shreveport
Church
Christ
University of San Francisco lays theology pioneer in New Frontier
The Institute of Lay Theology at the University of San Francisco trains Catholic laymen through a professional education program. It aims to equip them to explain the Faith to three inquirer types: the uncommitted seeker, the committed non Catholic seeking understanding of Catholic friends, and Catholics desiring a deeper grasp of grace.
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University of San Francisco Institute of Lay Theology
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