Education

To provide educational opportunities for lifelong learning of the Catholic faith

Promote HRS, Youth and Adult Faith Formation on web site

3-13-08  I feel that Faith Formation is not fully presented on the web.  Examples being no information about up-coming youth rally, no inforamtion about Kids Against Hunger, information be sought from parents about VBS.  Also no info about the drama group doing the stations of the cross.  Also a phone number should be included for the FF Office.  THere has been no new newsletter since November, 07. (cs)  Progress/Updates 1/20/08: This is a sample update. 2/23/08: Here is another update.

Evaluate and provide ongoing Adult Faith Formation

Progress/Updates 3/7/08:  Survey the participants of the Jeff Cavins bible study to coordinate plans for next year 3-13-08  Maybe asking them what they would like to see in the future. (cs) Virtus training was held on Feb 24 with 20-25 participants from the NU Diocese. I have heard that people would like to see another "kind" of joint venture with other churches since soup and sermon seems to be a very positive experience.  4/18/08: Question about whether there will be any follow-up to the mission. (Cindy Sanders)

Create mobile advertising campaign

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Make pulpit announcements of educational opportunities

3-13-08 Probably should have had an announcement about inviting people to the Chrism Mass. (cs)  Progress/Updates

Make use of available communications media

 3-13-08  Incorporating all aspects of parish life into the newsletter has received many favorable comments. (cs) Progress/Updates

To encourage the role of parents as the first catechists of children

Encourage through use of verbal statements/reminders and sacramental prep instructions

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Hold Faith Formation and HRS parent meetings

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Write bulletin articles for parents

Progress/Updates 04/18/08 I (Cindy) am planning on preparing an article for an up-coming newsletter about financial giving of youth at Mass. (Cindy Sanders)

To grow and retain satisfied stakeholders through Catholic education

Enhance recruitment process

Progress/Updates 4/18/08: Vacation Bible School (VBS) is still looking for volunteers. Holy Redeemer School (HRS) is looking at a decline of 20+ students for 2008-09. (Cindy Sanders)

Hold exit interviews for parents / families who have left

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