SCHOOL OF PRISON PASTORAL CARE
Prison Pastoral Formation Ecosystem — PPFE Archdiocese of Miami — Office of Detention Ministry
PPFE FORMATION PATH
The Prison Pastoral Formation Ecosystem (PPFE) provides a progressive formation pathway for new, regular, occasional, and returning volunteers serving in jail, prison, and detention ministry.
PPFE 000 — Orientation & Refresher
Self-paced online orientation required for all volunteers.
PPFE 101 — Foundations of Prison Pastoral Care
Three-part, self-paced online formation focused on identity, mission, pastoral presence, mercy, boundaries, and responsible service.
Encounter Retreat—In Person
A three-hour in-person retreat following completion of PPFE 101.
PPFE 102 — Pastoral Presence & Listening
Coming 2027
PPFE 103 — Communion, Mission & Responsible Service
Coming 2027
FORMATION PATH
Orientation → Foundations → Encounter Retreat → Ministerial Endorsement → Ongoing Formation
ONGOING FORMATION
Formation continues through:
- Intermediate formation
- Advanced formation
- Pastoral leadership formation
- Specialized short courses
- Continuing pastoral education