satellite campus
Donegal campus
“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I go to the Father." - John 14:12
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By your baptism, you have been called.
Designed and established from the heart of Encounter Ministries, this school draws from the richness of our Catholic heritage as we seek to teach, equip, and activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their spheres of influence. In conformity with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, we offer students a dynamic 2-year training program designed to take you to the next level in your ministry.
- Long Term Discipleship: It is our mission to raise up disciples who are equipped to do "greater works," and it was the Lord's idea to use long-term discipleship for this training.
- Authentically Catholic: We draw our teachings from scripture, tradition, official Church teaching, the lives of the early Church Fathers and the lives of the saints. Our curriculum has been reviewed by bishops and theologians.
schedule & location
Our Satellite Hybrid Campus offers both the flexibility of learning through online video sessions, along with the powerful in-person learning environment through weekly on-campus classes where you will participate in activations and small groups. This campus follows the same curriculum as all other campuses.
Classes run mid-September through May.
Location: 4 Colehill Park, Colehill, Co. Donegal, F93 YXR5, Ireland
Class Times: Thursdays, 6:30PM-9PM
Application Deadline: Oct. 1
COURSE videos
New class videos are available each week on the student dashboard, taking you through the curriculum with assigned homework practice exercises, extra reading, journal entries or other activities. Watch the two sessions with the flexibility your schedule allows, but completing prior to each weekly in-person class on your campus . All video sessions are taught by our Main Campus instructors and guest instructors. The Online Campus follows the same curriculum as all other ESM campuses.
student dashboard
Every student has access to an online dashboard which can be accessed through a computer or mobile app. The dashboard contains all the class videos, handouts, assignments, quizzes, and student forum.
Margaret Friel
Fr Philip Kemmy
Frank McGuinness
Therese McCrystal
summer intensive
*there will be no summer intensive in 2026
Try it out! This annual event provides a survey of the content offered in the first four quarters of the Encounter School of Ministry. The summer intensive is perfect for anyone desiring to attend the Encounter School during the year but unable to do so because of distance or schedule. It is also ideal for those discerning their enrollment in the school of ministry but needing greater discernment.
The Hybrid Summer Intensive will follow the same format as the Hybrid Campus. Participants will receive access to the videos from Main Campus that can be watched in the week prior to meeting onsite for content review, Q&A, and activations.
The survey includes: Identity & Transformation • Hearing God’s Voice & the Prophetic Gifts of the Holy Spirit • Power & Healing • Inner Healing & Freedom
bishop-Approved
Bishop Alan McGuckian • diocese of Raphoe
This campus has been reviewed and welcomed by the diocese. We are so grateful for the many bishops who offer their support and encouragment.
contact
ESM Donegal Campus
Church of All Saints
4 Colehill Park, Colehill
Co. Donegal, F93 YXR5, Ireland
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