Evangelization Ministry

Mission Statement:

"Evangelization is the essential mission of the church." (PPVI). The Commission seeks to lead more people to become Christ's disciples, and to bring about in the parishioners such an enthusiasm for their faith, that in living their faith in Jesus, they freely share it with others.

Baptism Preparation:

Preparation for the Baptism of a child includes preparation of the parent who nurtures the child in faith. The Basics in the Faith Series and a 2-part Baptismal Class are required. In order to give sufficient time for preparation, please contact the parish office as soon as you are aware that you are expecting a child.



Volunteer Ministries:

Welcoming and Hospitality
Assist with open houses for newcomers.

Coffee and Donuts
Help occasionally with coffee and donuts on Sunday mornings.

Neighborhood Network
Coordinators assist in providing leadership and networking within parish neighborhoods of 20-25 households. Welcoming new parishioners to the neighborhood, distributing lists of names within the neighborhood and being a liaison with the parish Staff and the primary tasks of Coordinators.

Small Christian Communities
Open your home in hospitality for a small group of parishioners to gather, facilitate a small group or participate in a small community. The household communities meet for six to eight weeks for prayer, sharing, mutual support, learning and outreach.

Ministry of Mothers Sharing (M.O.M.S.)
Assist in facilitating a Moms' Group for 8 weeks.

Re-Membering Church
Be a friend who journeys with a Re-Membering Catholic on his or her return to the Church. As a companion, attend the 12 weekly sessions of the Re-Membering church process.

Jail/Prison Ministry
Bring Catholic presence to the incarcerated: Prayer Services, Bible Study, Music Ministry.

Fifty Plus Club
Promote friendship, education and the physical, mental and spiritual welfare of the 50+ generation. Gatherings take place twice a month at noon.

Primer Timers (Well, Wise, Whole)
Provides adult members the opportunity to gather socially on a monthly basis in the evening.



Jim Gormley

jgormley@oll.org
616.399.1062 ext. 110