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SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - R.C.I.A.The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (“R.C.I.A.”) is the process through which baptized and unbaptized adults are initiated into the Catholic Church. The initiation of new members into our Church is the work of the whole parish community in particular, the R.C.I.A. core team requests parishioner participation in the following ministries:
Catechist: Facilitate weekly session for participants (both adults and teens) in the RCIA process in which there is an opportunity to share faith and to learn about what is means to be a Catholic.
Sponsor: Serve as a spiritual friend and mentor for a person seeking to become Catholic.
Adult Confirmation Catechist: Share your faith with other adults who are seeking to complete their sacraments of initiation.
CONTACT: Christine Jeffrey, 301-948-7545 X230, cjeffrey@strose.com
Infant Baptism Ministers
Facilitate sessions that prepare parents to celebrate their infant’s Baptism. Two Saturday mornings, once per year
CONTACT: Christine Jeffrey, 301-948-7545 X230, cjeffrey@strose.com; Tania Murphy, 301-948-7545 X223, tmurphy@strose.com (in Spanish)First Penance Preparation Leaders
Serve as part of a team to assist parents in preparing their children to receive the Sacrament of Penance. One session, offered two times, includes guided prayer and activities related to forgiveness.
CONTACT: Susan Joseph, 301-948-7545 X245, sjoseph@strose.comFirst Communion Preparation Leaders
Serve as part of a team to assist parents in preparing their children to received their First Communion. One session offered two tiems, includes guided prayer and engaging activities for families.CONTACT: Susan Joseph, 301-948-7545 X245, sjoseph@strose.comConfirmation Preparation Team
Leaders will act as facilitators of a small group of young people preparing for the Sacrament and must be present for 4 family sessions during the year and be part of planning team for Confirmation Retreat. Leaders work in teams.CONTACT: Ogechi Akalegbere, 301-948-7545 X225, oakalegbere@strose.com
Confirmation Preparation Family Session Team
Adults needed to help plan four 1.5 hours Family Sessions on the topics of Church, Baptism & Confirmation, the Eucharist and Living our Faith.
CONTACT: Ogechi Akalegbere, 301-948-7545 X225, oakalegbere@strose.comUNITAS - Marriage Preparation Program
Assist engaged couples to deepen their relationship, broaden their understanding of each other, recognize their Christian vocation, and transition them into life-long marriage.CONTACT: Pat Gregory, 301-332-6681, pgregory03@yahoo.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
K-6 Religious Education
Help our children grow in faith through our religious formation program. Ministries include Catechists, Faith Mentors, Hall monitors, Facilities coordinators, and childcare provider.
CONTACT: Susan Joseph, 301-948-7545 X245, sjoseph@strose.com
7-12 Religious EducationHelp our teens grow in faith through our parish religious education program. We need enthusiastic and passionate people of all ages to volunteer on Monday or Tuesday nights to share our faith with our young people.
CONTACT: Ogechi Akalegbere, 301-948-7545 X225, oakalegbere@strose.comAdult Faith Formation
Small Faith Community Facilitator
Facilitators to coordinate and lead new small faith communities. Training and materials will be provided.
CONTACT: Christine Jeffrey, 301-948-7545 X230, cjeffrey@strose.com
Women’s Faith Lift Retreat
Intergenerational, one-day retreat with keynote speaker & various workshops.
CONTACT: Christine Jeffrey, 301-948-7545 X230, cjeffrey@strose.com
Women’s Spirtuality Team
The team will plan and coordinate gatherings and/or various activities intended to foster spirituality and fellowship of women in the parish (speakers, retreats, seasonal programs and date nights for couples).
CONTACT: Christine Jeffrey, 301-948-7545 X230, cjeffrey@strose.com
Men’s Spirituality
Join with other men to plan opportunities for prayer, reflection and fellowship for the men of the parish.
CONTACT: Christine Jeffrey, 301-948-7545 X230, cjeffrey@strose.com
Adult Formation Team
Join with others to offer opportunities for adults to share knowledge and to grow, explore, enrich and experience continued development in their journey of faith.
CONTACT: Christine Jeffrey, 301-948-7545 X230, cjeffrey@strose.com
Ministry to College Students
Help our college students continue to feel connected to their parish back at home by praying for them and sending them mail twice a month with the parish bulletin (and maybe a box of cookies from time to time.)
CONTACT: Christine Jeffrey, 301-948-7545 X230, cjeffrey@strose.com
CHILDREN & TEEN MINISTRIES
Summer Religion Camp Coordinators/Leaders & Helpers
Participate in a fun learning environment where young and old alike learn about our faith through engaging hands-on activities. One week, 8:30am-12:00pm, generally held the fourth week of July
CONTACT: Susan Joseph, 301-948-7545 X245, sjoseph@strose.com
Teen Service Activities
Chaperones, drivers, team leaders, helpers, and paperwork coordinators are needed for various service opportunities throughout the year.
CONTACT: Ogechi Akalegbere, 301-948-7545 X225, oakalegbere@strose.com
Passion Drama Leaders
Help facilitate our Holy Week passion drama; mentor young leaders and artists; no experience necessary. Rehearsals are once a week for 4-6 weeks before the event
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CONTACT: Ogechi Akalegbere, 301-948-7545 X225, oakalegbere@strose.com, Sonia Velasco, 240-483-2665 (Spanish) -
Contact Us
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Ogechi Akalegbereoakalegberestrose.comDirector of Youth Ministry & Young Adult Faith Formation -
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Sonia VelascoPassion Drama Leader
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