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Adult
Faith Formation
This ministry sponsors
sessions of learning and prayer on various topics which are meant to promote
spiritual growth and nourish the learning desires of the parish community.
These sessions are throughout the year, both during the day and the evening.
Baptism
The Baptism Ministry helps to first prepare parents of infants being presented for baptism and then to support these families as they raise young children in the Catholic faith. Greeters welcome families and friends when they arrive at the ceremony and help coordinate the flow of the liturgy.
If you have an
infant to be baptized at St. Elizabeth, the first step in planning is
for the parent(s) to call to determine a date for the baptism. At that
time, the preparation process will be discussed, and an appointment will
be made for a personal interview.
Family Program
The Family Program is the name of our religious
education and spiritual formation process for families with children in
elementary and junior high school. It is in session in the parish Center
from Fall through Spring for parents and children. Children study with
volunteer catechists (religion teachers) while parents study selected
religious subjects in other rooms with members of the Pastoral Team (professional
parish leadership) or other qualified teachers. Many volunteer leaders
serve the program as shown below. There is also a Home-Study option for
families who learn together at home.
If you want to enroll your child for religious educations
contact Lois Szypot at (631) 271-4455 x 110.
The Home-Study
Ministry serves these families by helping to create policy and procedures,
planning, and supervising enrichment activities and socials always intending
to deepen the connection between our Home-Study families and the parish
community.
The Coordinating
Committee are parishioners who lead the gatherings in church at the start
of each session. They create and lead prayer, announce events, organize
hospitality crews and parents' socials, help create policy and procedures,
organize the nursery staff, and minister with parents on an ad hoc basis.
The Joy & Justice Committee provides opportunities for families to have fun, learn about and support the cause of justice.
Catechist's Formation Ministry
The Catechists' Formation Ministry sets the standard for the catechetical ministry, recruits parishioners to serve as children's catechists, plans and provides workshops and offers a network for companionship and assistance to catechists.
The Penance Ministry
plans and provides leadership at the Penance Services for children, parents
and teachers. Some members are catechists who also prepare children for
the sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation.
First
Eucharist Committee
The First Eucharist Committee plans and provides leadership for all the
special events of the year in which a child receives First Communion.
The Jr.-Hi Youth Ministry Committee plans and provides enrichment activities which call our 6th, 7th, & 8th graders. It is a bridge to the parish senior high Comprehensive Youth Ministry program.
The Confirmation Ministry provides leadership for the Service Projects
which demonstrate a life in the Holy Spirit and the particular gifts of
our Confirmation candidates
