How can Catholic communities respond compassionately and faithfully to the gifts, needs, and life experiences of LGBTQ+ people and their families?

The “Next Steps: Developing LGBTQ+ Ministry” program from New Ways Ministry is an experience of prayer, presentations, personal reflection, dialogue, and planning designed to assist those who seek practical answers to questions about how they can implement greater welcome in their parishes, schools, and other ministerial settings.

Whether your community is just starting an LGBTQ+ ministry or is renewing an already existing one, this program, first launched in 2008, can help leaders and volunteers develop the next steps.

LGBTQ+ ministry is not a “one size fits all” endeavor, so emphasis will be placed on making ministerial choices based on each person’s unique ecclesial context. The program can be conducted either as a weekend or one-day experience. No pre-requisite knowledge or experience is needed other than a willingness to listen, reflect, and share.

If you are interested in possibly hosting a program, please complete the form below and someone from New Ways Ministry will be in touch.

(Please note that a similar program designed to help administrators and other personnel at Catholic schools is also available here.)