Licentiate in Diaconal Ministry (LDM)
For those entering ministry for the first time, we insist on a comprehensive formation process through our Institute of Ministry. This ensures they are fully grounded in the Old Catholic and Independent Sacramental traditions, and our specific ethos.
Orientation & Equivalency (OEI) – Incardination Candidate Training
A specialized bridging course designed for clergy already ordained in valid apostolic succession who are seeking incardination into the Apostolic Old Catholic Mission. This course focuses on “translation” rather than “formation”—helping experienced ministers align their existing sacramental theology with the specific ethos, governance (Statutes), and ecclesiology of the Mission.
Safeguarding for Clergy (A1) — Foundation for Ministry
A firm foundation in safeguarding theology, definitions and scope, boundaries, first response to disclosures, confidentiality and records, and handling allegations and community impact.
Safeguarding for Clergy (M2) — Advanced Practice
Advanced safeguarding competence for leadership: complex scenarios, allegations involving leaders, risk assessment across ministry contexts, disciplined fairness where malicious reporting is suspected, and building an ongoing safeguarding culture.
