Lay Ecclesial Ministry Scholarship Fund

The Lay Ecclesial Ministry Scholarship Fund helps the laity with the cost of their academic formation in Theology while they prepare for ministry through the Diocesan Lay Ecclesial Ministry Certification process. The Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 and assistance has been provided for over 50 candidates.

"The Lay Ecclesial Ministry Scholarship Fund is essential to helping lay ministers in their formation process. These funds have provided my peers and I with access to quality education at the best Catholic Institutions in the Cleveland area. Scholarships help alleviate the financial burden of candidates, many of whom work full-time jobs to support themselves and their families. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we can focus on our spiritual and educational formation as future lay ministers who build up the body of Christ."     -Logan

"I am extremely grateful for the scholarship fund providing me with the opportunity to take courses for my formation. Being recently married and having changes in my husband's and mine's financial situation, money has been tight. As a result, I have been concerned as to whether or not I would be able to take classes. However, thanks to those who have generously donated to the scholarship fund, I have been able to continue my studies."  - Megan

"The Lay Ecclesial Ministry scholarship has enabled me to pursue God's call in my life. Working for the Church is a profoundly fulfilling endeavor, but not generally a lucrative one. As a father of two young children, money can be tight. With the assistance of the scholarship, however, I have been able to pursue theological training which through me is enriching the lives of my parish, my family, and myself".   -Joseph

"I am grateful for the LEM Scholarship Fund . I was concerned about how I would be able to afford my academic  course work. The Lord provided a way for me through the generous hearts of others.  Because of your generosity, I was able to complete my formation which consisted of human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral formation. It gave me the competency I needed to become an effective lay minister answering my call to discipleship and staying rooted in the Gospel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Glory to Jesus Christ!"  -Melissa