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Education Commission
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Carrie Moore 744-9931
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Goal:
Enlighten and educate the parish family on the truths of the Catholic Church and Christ’s teachings.
Objectives:
- Continue and expand educational opportunities for members of the parish through age appropriate catechesis.
- Assist parents in their mission as primary religious educators of their children.
- Provide information and encourage young parishioners to consider the vocations to the priesthood and religious life, or to offer their services as leaders of Christ’s Body, the Church.
- Provide intergenerational catechesis in order to form a community rich in the knowledge and love of God and others.
- Assist and support Resurrection Catholic School with its Strategic Plan.
Following the description, youth opportunities will be denoted in parentheses as G-Grade School, M-Middle School, and H-High School.
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Adult Education |
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The purpose of this ministry is to help plan and present religious educational programs for the adults of our parish in order that we may continue to grow in the knowledge of our faith and the love of Jesus Christ.
| Contact | Dusty Gates 744-2776 |
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Familia |
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Familia is a national study program aimed at building up the family through strengthening marriages and providing peer support. This four year study uses papal encyclicals, the Catechism, and the Bible to provide insight to our Catholic faith and practical suggestions for incorporating the faith into our daily lives. Separate men's and women's teams of eight or more meet twice monthly during the school year to uncover the personal message in the teachings of the Church as they pertain to marriage and the family. Familia provides the tools necessary to face the challenge of raising a family in today’s society.
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Elizabeth Hoskinson 630 9504
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Parish School of Religion |
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The Parish School of Religion (PSR) is a Sunday morning catechetical program for K-12 students. Students attend grade-specific classes which are taught by volunteer instructors. PSR is open to all parishioners, but is especially recommended for public school students. The Parish School of Religion provides valuable catechesis, as well as a fun and friendly environment in which they can socialize and learn together with their peers.
| Contact | Dusty Gates 744-2776 |
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Parish Library |
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Church of the Resurrection library now has an excellent variety of books, videos and audiotapes. Since we use the honor system to check out and return books, only two or three volunteers are needed to maintain it. Parishioners may check out materials after all Masses and during church office hours by simply filling out the requested information on the library clipboard. The library is located downstairs in the Magdalen Room.
| Contact | Susan Burrus 744-3419 |
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Preparation Teams |
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The Baptismal preparation team informs and instructs parents and godparents about the meaning of Baptism, the requirements and responsibilities. The Confirmation preparation team guides high school youth through a faith development program. The volunteers also serve as prayer partners who will pray for individual students as they prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. First Communion/Reconciliation preparation team involves both parent and student in the preparation process for the reception of the sacraments. Volunteers are needed to help with teaching and with the activities involved.
| Baptismal Preparation | Jane Truman 744-1728 | | Confirmation Preparation | Dusty Gates 744-2776 | First Reconciliation/ First Holy Communion Preparation | Dusty Gates 744-2776 | |
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School Advisory Council |
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We need people who have an interest in serving on the Resurrection School Advisory Council. A background in education is helpful but not necessary. The council advises the pastor and principal on policy issues, planning, budgeting, and helping to insure a solid Catholic identity and clear and accurate communications.
They meet the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 in the library. Parents may request to be on the open forum section of the agenda. Please refer to the bylaws.
Current members include:
Megan Sullenger - Chair
Gretchen Bina - Secretary
Maricela Torres - Parent Representative
Allie Peck - Parent Representative
Carolyn Elson- Parent Representative
Sean Hoskinson - Finance Council Representative
Carrie Moore - Parish Council representative
Alex Ball - Technology committee representative
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School Auction |
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Resurrection Catholic School's primary fundraiser occurs annually. Volunteers are needed for all aspects, including packaging, set-up, food assistance, cashiers, and more. A letter is sent out to volunteers who then work with the committee chairperson of each area.
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Scott & Laurie Schirmer 630-8150 |
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School Volunteers |
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All parishioners, especially parents of RCS students, are encouraged to help with the many volunteer opportunities available at the school. You can work in the library, be a classroom aide, help in the lunchroom, watch the kids at recess, help with art projects or a musical production, assist in the office, be part of the Parents & Teachers Together committee or the technology committee, coach a sports team, help with the Scholar's or Religion bowls, drive for a field trip, help with an event, bake some cookies, and the list goes on.
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Mary Odette 634-1019 |
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Totus Tuus/Vacation Bible School |
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This is a one-week summer religious education opportunity provided for children preschool age through high school. Volunteers are needed to assist in these programs in a variety of areas. For Totus Tuus, volunteers are needed to host the team, provide lunch for them one time during the week, help with drinks, etc. for the children's meals, help with the BBQ on Friday or general clean-up at the end of the Totus Tuus week. Vacation Bible School needs volunteer teachers, assistants, craft helpers, snack providers and nursery helpers, to name just a few. (G, M, H)
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Deb Wolters 744-3705 |
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Pam Lies 744-8341 |
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Karen Scheck 744-2759 |
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Vocations Committee |
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The late Pope John Paul II commissioned each of us with the obligation to promote vocations to the priesthood and the religious life within our families and within our parish and to pray for the perseverance of those who have accepted God’s call. In order to do your part, you may:
- Become a member of the Vocations Committee, whose purpose is to foster and support vocations to the priesthood and religious life by planning various activities.
- Join the "365 Club." Choose one day out of the year to go to Mass and, as your intention, offer it specifically for an increase of vocations from our parish. (H)
- Pray a rosary once a week for vocations. (H)
- Frequently pray a "Prayer for vocations."
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Audrey Heiland 744 8452
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Host Traveling Shrine |
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Our Lady of the New Advent Shrine, used originally for Disciples 2000/Jubilee 2000, is now used as a traveling shrine to pray for an increase in vocations. Sign up in the Church Office or on the Stewardship Form to host this beautiful shrine in your home for one week at a time. Those who sign up for this important ministry should obtain a Quarterly Schedule and watch the bulletin for your assignment. (G, M, H)
| Contact | Jodi Coulter 831-9971 |
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