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EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES
Educational Ministries have a
connection to the community at large, the parish community, the
Directors of the various ministries at the parish, the people who serve
on Parish Councils, and those who exercise leadership roles on behalf of
the parish. Specifically: Adult Education, Delta, Ecumenical and Interreligious,
Extension, and the RCIA. For information regarding any of
the Executive Ministries, please contact Gus Concilio at (215) 482-4264,
ext. 23 or
gconcilio@stmarymanayunk.com.
Adult Education-
Delta- Delta is a DVD-based adult educational
program which was created to help with post-baptismal catechesis
and as a component to the RCIA. Educational Ministries plans,
promotes, and hosts the Delta program as well as coordinating all
materials to be used in conjunction with Delta.
Ecumenical and Interreligious Ministries: This
ministry oversees efforts which serve to establish and nurture
relationships of mutual respect and collaboration with members of other
faith communities which are situated near St. Mary of the Assumption
Parish. This ministry serves to foster relationships with non-Catholic
Christian denominations as well as non-Christian religions and
congregations.
Extension Ministries: This
ministry oversees the development of relationships and collaborative
efforts between the parish community of St. Mary of the Assumption
Parish and parishes, either within the United States or overseas, which
strive to bring the Good News of God's love to others despite the fact
that the parishes are situated in the midst of impoverished conditions.
Great efforts are exercised regarding the concept of
relationship-building between staff/members of St. Mary of the
Assumption Parish and staff/members of the other parishes which are
sometimes referred to as "Sister Parishes."
RCIA- Educational ministries oversees the whole
RCIA process which includes meeting and interviewing prospective
catechumens and candidates, working with the Liturgical department
to set up meaningful liturgies, and walking with the prospective
catechumen/candidate to properly form them in the Catholic faith.
Misc. Communications and the Pastoral/Finance
Council fall under misc. when appropriate. The Director of
Educational Ministries designs the website and does advertising
for the parish. The Director is also the liaison between the
pastor and the pastoral and finance councils.
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