Lay Associates are individuals who are associated or affiliated with a religious community of brothers or sisters.  These associates do not take vows as members of the community do, but they do make a commitment to pray, learn

for enhanced leadership in their parish and community through faith formation (spiritual, theological, and pastoral) that is faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church.     IMPACT is the next step in the evolution of quality lay formation

who are looking for a more intense and comprehensive formation experience, we encourage you to consider enrolling in the Archdiocese of Dubuque's two-year Impact lay formation program or consider becoming a lay associate of a community of men

centers or as a lay associate of local communities of men and women religious.  For adults who are looking for a more intense and comprehensive formation experience, we encourage you to consider enrolling in the Archdiocese of Dubuque's two-year Impact

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support and encouragement at a Catholic campus ministry, local retreat house, or by participating as lay associates affiliatred with a religious community. • If you are a gay or lesbian Catholic who does not feel welcome in the Church, or is sexually

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See the sidebar on the left for information on lay associations. 

service and social justice activities.     > Find our calendar of social action and education opportunities here. • Practice your faith by becoming a lay associate affiliated with a local religious community of     men or women.     > Learn more about

retreat center, a local Catholic campus ministry, or a lay association sponsored by a community of women or men religious.    Although you may find it helpful, even necessary, to limit or withdraw from participation in a particular faith community