On two evenings in early November, the families of the children in Religious Education grades 1-6 at St. Joseph, Somers Point, came together for an interactive, intergenerational learning experience called the Trail to Sainthood. The religious education program at St. Joseph is a traditional classroom based program, but Jackie Baum, CRE, occasionally providing some new […]
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Advent Greetings! As the warmth of Thanksgiving continues, let us take a moment to pause and reflect on the many blessings God has bestowed upon us. This past weekend, we also entered a new liturgical year and the Advent season provides us with an opportunity to prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming. On behalf of
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Parish Staff Ministry Report A Parish Leadership Tool This tool is a one page tracking device that may be adapted locally. It provides for dialogue around the present, the future and components such as timelines, finances, and collaboration between ministries. One of the major tasks that parish staff meetings address is the present growth of
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Starting an Elizabeth Ministry Toolkit Description: Elizabeth Ministry is an international movement offering hope and healing for women and their families on issues related to childbearing, sexuality and relationships. Endorsed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Elizabeth Ministry respects life, cherishes children, encourages families, enriches marriage and builds community. Following the scriptural
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This ready-to-print booklet was prepared by the Office of Vocations. It includes a litany prepared specially to recognize the patrons of all the parishes of the Diocese of Camden. Eucharistic Holy Hour for Priestly and Religious Vocations
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How to Apply to the Lay Ministry Formation Program This power point presentation describes the process that potential students must follow to apply to Lay Ministry Formation Program. Potential applicants must be parishioners within the Diocese of Camden and be recommended by their pastor or principal. Current List of LMFP Offerings How to Apply to
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Temporal ServicesCapital Projects Process The purpose of this toolkit is to assist Pastors and Business Managers in the planning and implementation of capital projects. This information will guide them through the process of planning, designing, funding and construction of necessary improvements to the physical plant of the parish. Approach to ImplementationA four hour work session
How is Vibrant Parish Life Similar to a Successful Entrepreneurship? Most of us know the tremendous success that is Starbucks. In his book It’s Not about the Coffee: Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks, Howard Behar, former president of Starbucks International, describes in detail the principles of leadership that he found to be of
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Pastoral Planning Toolkit #13 Seven Rules for Pastoral Planning by Parish Pastoral Councils One of the most important duties of the Parish Pastoral Council is to create, promulgate and monitor the three stages of the pastoral plan, “Plan-Do-Check.” The work of the pastoral council is not complex; however, these seven rules – if considered carefully
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During the Encuentro Pastoral visit to Deanery 6 in June, members of the pastoral team from Our Lady of Peace Parish in Williamstown shared the fact that Elizabeth Ministry is “new and flourishing” in their parish. We contacted Elaina Judge who was encouraged by her pastor to look into Elizabeth Ministry after she moved into
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