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.

Infant Baptism Ministers

First Penance Preparation Leaders

First 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.

Confirmation 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.

UNITAS - 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-5 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

6-12 Religious Education

Help 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.

Adult 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: Molly Gradowski, 301-948-7545 X225, mgradowski@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: Molly Gradowski, 301-948-7545 X225, mgradowski@strose.com, Sonia Velasco, 240-483-2665 (Spanish)