English for the Religious Life

English for the Religious Life supports priests, seminarians and religious members in mastering English for their spiritual and pastoral duties. 

What You’ll Gain

• Effective Ministry: Deliver sermons, administer Sacraments, and provide spiritual counseling with clarity.

• Pastoral Communication: Offer moral and spiritual guidance, hear Confessions, and support your community confidently.

• Preaching and Text Comprehension:  Understand Catholic texts, including Early Modern English (Archaic language) Bible passages, Epistles, and Gospels to help with preaching and the ability to deliver sermons.

• Cultural Fluency: Navigate English-speaking communities with ease, communication whether in religious communities or pastoral settings. 

Who It’s For

Religious members who are:

• Relocating to English-speaking regions.

• Daily Pastoral Communication in English speaking communities

• Joining seminaries, novitiates, or religious communities.

• Preaching, hearing Confessions, or giving Sacraments.

• Visiting the sick or serving as chaplains.

• Studying or interpreting Catholic texts in English.

What We Offer

• Tailored lessons for sermons, Sacraments, and pastoral duties.

• Training in understanding religious texts and Early Modern English.

• Flexible formats: one-on-one tutoring, workshops, or online resources.

Join us to enhance your English skills for the Glory of God and for the salvation of souls. 

Example: Practical English Overview. Below is a 12 week example but can be adapted to suit more beginner or advanced and custom planned based on individual needs.