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The Archdiocese of Miami's Office of Detention Ministry is dedicated to cultivating support and rehabilitation in our communities. We provide specialized orientation and training for deacons, lay ministers, parish groups, and ecclesial movements. These programs equip our volunteers for the Detention Ministry, offering spiritual and emotional support to Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties inmates. Our goal is to connect the church with correctional institutions, ensuring that incarcerated individuals receive the necessary guidance for personal and spiritual growth.
The following guidance outlines the steps required to become a Detention Ministry Volunteer:
FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS:
Step One:
Complete the Volunteer Personal Information Form (VPI) on the volunteering page (scroll down).
Obtain a Pastoral Reference Letter Form (PRL) from the same page (scroll down).
Undergo a background check every five years, contacting Myriam Leinweber: Office (305) 762-1057 Email: mleinweber@theadom.org
Participate in the "VIRTUS: Protecting God's Children" Workshop and read monthly newsletters. Contact Jan Rayburn: 305-762-1250 Email: JRayburn@theadom.org.
Email all required documents to Deacon Edgardo Farias, the Detention Ministry's Director: Office (305) 764-5019 efarias@theadom.org
Register for the 4-hour Comprehensive Prison Pastoral Care Program for all volunteers CPPCP-101 Bilingual. https://detentionministry.org/servicing
Step Two:
After completing the first two steps, the Office of the Ministry of Detention will provide you with a one-year ministerial endorsement letter. This letter signifies your availability to serve for one year. https://detentionministry.org/servicing
Step Three:
Attend the correctional institution's training session and submit the ministerial endorsement letter to the correctional authority.
2024 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR NEW AND ENDORSED VOLUNTEERS
To maintain your ministerial endorsement, please enroll in the CPPCP-101 Bilingual, our 4-hour Comprehensive Prison Pastoral Care Program for all volunteers. This essential training equips you with the fundamental skills and knowledge for effective pastoral care in correctional facilities and supports your continued growth in this vital ministry. For more details and registration, visit https://detentionministry.org/servicing.
4-hour Comprehensive Prison Pastoral Care Program for all volunteer
CPPCP-101 Bilingual
Before we start, we will be serving coffee and refreshments.