Schools & Parishes

 

In our missionary outreach, we do not look for schools and parishes to come to us…..we go to them to spread the message.  

The children and adults in our schools and parishes respond with great generosity of spirit and sacrifices when they become aware of the needs of their brothers and sisters in mission lands.

        

  • Schools:    

        The Diocesan Director and
        Mission Education Coordinator
        visit all nine high schools once
        each year for either a Mission
        Mass or mission presentation.
        High school students connect with
        the Propagation of the Faith
        mission programs. Elementary
        students from Kindergarten
        through 8th grade are involved
        with Holy Childhood Association
        programs. The elementary schools
        are periodically visited each year
        by the Education Coordinator and
        the Director.
 

 

  • Parishes:

Parish religious Education Programs are also visited periodically by the Mission
Education Coordinator to assist DRE’s and catechists in mission education and
awareness for public school children and youth.

 

  • Evenings of Reflection:   

        Our office conducts three hour regional Evenings of Reflection for DRE’s,
        catechists and parish ministers. The evenings consist of presentations on how
        mission relates to all aspects of religious education and parish life;
        reconciliation; and celebration of the Eucharist. If you would like to arrange for
        one in the parish, you can call our office 207-2259.  

  • Mission Awareness Day:

        November 1st is a day set aside strictly for mission education and commissioning
        of mission representatives and moderators in all Diocesan Catholic Schools and
        Parish Religious Education programs.