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307 W. Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown KY 42701 270-765-6268 |
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The Faith Enrichment Committee is dedicated to providing life-long Catholic religious education and opportunities for Faith Enrichment for our parish community. Formation of our Catholic faith begins in early childhood, but all ages hunger for ways to deepen their faith within the context of church, family and society. |
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Chairperson: Brenda Bush 270-769-1594 |
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Adult Education |
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Plans, coordinates, and provides adult educational and formational opportunities for the parish. Offers opportunities for committee members and parishioners to attend archdiocesan programs. Supports the parish library by reviewing and providing books and videos for adult learners. |
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Contact: Bob Kilmer 270-765-2783 |
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Parish Library |
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Offers religious and formational resources including books, magazines, audio/video tapes, and DVDs. |
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Contact: Glory Kramer 270-765-6268 |
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Religious Education for Children (ages Pre-K to 6th Grade) |
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Provides religious education opportunities for parish children Grades 1-6. 3 years to Kindergarten on Sunday, bible stories, songs, and crafts. Adult volunteers needed to act as catechists and aides. |
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Contact: Margaret Polin 270-769-3872 |
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Religious Education for Youth (Grades 7-12) |
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Provides religious education programs for parish youth grades 7 to 12. Adult volunteers needed to act as catechists, aides, discussion leaders, and to help with food. |
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Contact: Chad Bader 270-765-6268 ext. 232 |
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“Re-Membering” Church |
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Assists those who are inactive or alienated from the Church to return to their Catholic Faith Community and become active members of the St. James Family. |
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Contact: Glory Kramer (270)765-6268 |
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) |
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Offers the process to welcome new members into the Catholic Church. Parishioners act as sponsors for the candidates on their faith journey and as catechists for inquiry sessions. |
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Contact: Glory Kramer (270)765-6268 |
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Sacramental Preparation |
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Plans and coordinates the preparation process for children who are ready to receive First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. |
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Contact: Glory Kramer 270-765-6268 |
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Catholic Formation/Religious Education |
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Bible Study - Sunday - 11:00 am. |
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Contact: Glory Kramer 270-765-6268 |
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Baptism Preparation |
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Couples who meet in group discussion to help parents prepare for the Sacrament of Baptism for their children. Training is provided. |
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Contact: Glory Kramer 270-765-6268 |
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Marriage Preparation |
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Married couples counsel engaged couples to help them prepare for married life. Training will be provided. |
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Contact: Glory Kramer 270-765-6268 |
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Provides academic and religious education as a state-accredited school with certified teachers for pre-school through 8th grade |
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Contact: Sr. Michael Marie Friedman 270-765-7011 |
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St. James School Board |
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Works with the Pastor and the Principal as an advisory board as they develop long range planning. The board consists of the PTA President and five members elected by St. James Parish. |
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Contact: Kevin Sheeran 270-737-0204 |
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St. James School PTO |
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Supports the St. James School, the teachers and the students through fund-raising and morale-boosting activities, such as the Fall Festival, Teacher Appreciation Week, Bingo, Market Days, Field Day, Year Book, and Traffic Control. |
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Contact: Kimberly Schreacke - 270-982-5624 |
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Young Adult Group |
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Provides opportunities and activities for the social and spiritual growth of parishioners in their 20’s and 30’s. |
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Contact: Chad Bader 270-765-6268 ext. 232 |
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Youth Council |
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Adult and Youth Peer Ministers share in the vision and mission of Youth Ministry. Volunteers needed to help plan and coordinate youth ministry events, meetings and service projects. |
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Contact: Chad Bader 270-765-6268 ext. 232 |
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Youth Ministry |
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Provides opportunities for youth to share their gifts with the parish and community by becoming involved through service projects, social activities, and youth liturgies and retreats. Teens are encouraged to become involved in leadership roles and adults act as mentors and chaperones. |
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Contact: Chad Bader (270)765-6268 ext. 232 |
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