Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century Program

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. The Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century program deepens appreciation of the multicultural diversity in society and guides both Hispanics and non-Hispanics through a process of understanding the complexities of ministry in Hispanic communities today.

This course is especially recommended for anyone working or desiring to work in Hispanic 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:

    The Heart of Multiculturalism
    History, Guiding Values and Principles of Hispanic Ministry
    History of the Mexican American Experience
    Our Lady of Guadalupe
    Scripture from the Hispanic Perspective
    Faith Expressions
    Immigration Issues
    Family and Youth
 
The Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century program's schedule is coordinated with the Intensive Pastoral Spanish (IPS) and Intensive Pastoral English (IPE) Programs to accommodate individuals who want to participate in a language program before or after their participation in The Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century program. The program is offered in English in January, June and late August. In July each year, the program is offered in Spanish for those fluent in Spanish who want to understand Hispanic culture in the context of the United States.

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www.maccsa.org