The Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century Program is an intense three-week introduction to Hispanic Ministry. The program is an orientation to the culture, history, and faith expressions of Mexican Americans. The course’s specific focus on the Mexican American experience is not exclusive; rather, it provides a comprehensive framework that can be used as a pattern for understanding other cultures. This program deepens appreciation of the cultural diversity in our society and guides both Hispanics and non-Hispanics through a process of understanding the complexities of ministry with Hispanic in our communities today.

This course is especially recommended for anyone working or desiring to work in Hispanic and/or culturally diverse settings in the United States. The adult-learning model of the Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century Program includes seminars, time for reflection, group discussions, lectures, and field trips in San Antonio and to the Texas-Mexico border region.

Some of the topics included in the program are:

• Understanding Culture
• History and Guiding Values and Principles of Hispanic Ministry
• History of the Mexican American Experience
• Our Lady of Guadalupe
• Hispanic Spirituality
• Popular Expressions of Faith among Hispanics
• Immigration Issues
• Family and Youth and much more!

The Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century Program schedule is coordinated with the Intensive Pastoral Spanish (IPS) and Intensive Pastoral English (IPE) schedules to accommodate individuals who want to participate in a language program before or after their participation in this program.

The Mexican American Catholic College sponsors a ministry formation program that is accredited by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification.


For registration information:
Laura Graham, Assistant Registrar
Mexican American Catholic College
3115 West Ashby Place
San Antonio, Texas 78228-5104
Phone (210) 732-2156 ext. 7110
Fax (210) 732-9072
registrar@maccsa.org

Mexican American Catholic College