The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi will again offer a 3-year program called “New Wine” beginning in August 2023. Deadline for Registration has been extended to August 4, 2023.

What is New Wine?: New Wine is a 3 year lay ministry formation program developed in 1985 by the Center for Pastoral Life and Ministry in the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph Missouri. The program has undergone many changes since its creation. These changes reflect the input of participants and the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. 

Who should participate?: This ministry formation program is for people who want a basic foundation in theology and pastoral skills or who seek to be leaders in ministry.

Participant Benefits 
*Deeper Faith
*Vision and Skills for Ministry
*Greater Effectiveness in Ministry
*Level III Catechist Certification 

Parish/School Benefits 
*More Trained Ministers
*Enriched Spiritual Life
*More Effective Ministry
*Opportunity for Shared Leadership
*More Ministerial Possibilities 

Program Components
* 94 Regular Weekly Sessions (Two hours each) over three years.

Courses:
Human Development & Communication…...8 Sessions
Hebrew Scriptures………6 Sessions
Christian Scriptures……..6 Sessions
Church…………..……..12 Sessions
Foundations………..……6 Sessions
Prayer & Worship……....7 Sessions
Ministry & Minister…….8 Sessions
Sacraments…………...…7 Sessions
Morality………………....9 Sessions
Leadership……………....8 Sessions
Catechetics……...………8 Sessions
Intro. to Canon Law…….6 Sessions
Graduation

Cost: $300 each year ($150 paid by the parish; $150 paid by the participant)

“The contemporary church is faced with decreasing credibility among youth, young adults and some ethnic groups... Traditional family values are being threatened. The need for ministry is everywhere... We need the whole church to minister – ordained and lay alike.”  - Rev. Patrick D. Ryan 
 

For More Information Contact:
Leo Trahan
Office of Faith Formation
1790 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532

Phone: (228) 702-2131
Fax: (228) 702-2178
Email: Leotrahan1@gmail.com