Adult Education Committee
The Adult Education committee gathers seven or eight times a year as needed to plan and present programs for today’s adult Catholics interested in growing in their faith.
TIME COMMITMENT: Evening meetings 7-8 times a year
FOR INFORMATION: Stephanie Sipe, stephers1023@yahoo.com
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ALIVE Youth Ministry - Adult Support
The ALIVE Ministries encompass Junior High (7th and 8th grade) and High School (9th through 12th grade). These
programs are vital within the parish community to nurture the faith and spiritual growth of our youth.
TIME COMMITMENT: Adult volunteers with a variety of talents are needed to ensure the success of the ALIVE Youth Ministry.
FOR INFORMATION: Jason Solomon, 867-1055 ext 224 or jsolomon@sthilarychurch.org
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ALIVE Junior High Ministry
Junior High school members of our parish and their friends meet every other Thursday during the school year from
6:30 to 8:00 pm to pray together, discuss topics relevant to teens, and form friendships. It is focused on helping teens
become closer to Christ by reaching out to one another and the wider community.
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ALIVE High School Ministry
High school members of our parish and their friends meet every Sunday during the school year from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to
pray together, discuss topics relevant to teens, and form friendships. It is focused on helping teens become closer to Christ
by reaching out to one another and the wider community. In addition, the High School Youth Ministry offers outings such as Retreats and Mission Trips. Members are also encouraged to participate as ministers during the Sunday 5:30 pm Mass.
Youth volunteers are needed to help set up for the gathering nights.
FOR INFORMATION: Jason Solomon, 867-1055 ext 224 or jsolomon@sthilarychurch.org
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Baptism Class Facilitators
St. Hilary Parish provides a class for parents who are preparing
to have their first or second child baptized as well as any couple who is new to St. Hilary Parish. Fr. Steve Brunovsky and Beth Rado conduct the session. They invite parents who have attended the session in the past to come and give a witness or help to facilitate one of the discussion groups. Attend one training session and one or two Baptism Preparation classes.
TIME COMMITMENT: Attend one training session and one or two Baptism Preparation classes.
FOR INFORMATION: : Beth Rado 867-1055 ext 206 orbrado@sthilarychurch.org.
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
This Montessori-based program for 3-6 year olds combines the teaching of Hebrew scholars, Scripture studies, and Roman Catholic
liturgy and doctrine. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd believes that there is a deep bond between God and the child which produces
in the child a desire to draw near to God.
TIME COMMITMENT: Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:30 am
FOR INFORMATION: Jeannie Hohlefelder, 867-1055 ext 213 or jhohlefelder@sthilarychurch.org
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Couple-to-Couple Marriage Preparation
Married couples in the parish assist engaged couples in working with the Church to meet the requirements of the Pre-Cana and Cana II
programs for those entering their first or second marriages. Through this ministry, married couples meet one-on-one with engaged couples
to review the Prepare & Enrich assessment and to share their experiences of married life.
TIME COMMITMENT: Volunteers must be trained in the new Diocesan Prepare & Enrich program and are given approximately two assignments
per year.
FOR INFORMATION: Father Frank Basa, 867-1055 ext 207 or fbasa@sthilarychurch.org
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Family Catechesis (Gr. 3-7)
Family Catechesis is a home school PSR program. With the benefit of an instructional guide, grade level specific textbooks per student and on-line resources, parents will be assigned specific themes of Catholicism monthly to teach their children at home. One Sunday morning a month families will come together as a community to examine the themes deeper through prayer, games, stories and activities. Families and their children are also encouraged to join numerous of the Monday night PSR seasonal events such as Masses, the Christmas Pageant, Stations of the Cross, and Choose Life (Gr. 6 & 7) presentations.
FOR INFORMATION: Jeannie Hohlefelder, 867-1055 ext 213, jhohlefelder@sthilarychurch.org
Junior Ambassadors for Life
All eighth grade students are invited to join this fun, inter-active, and thought-provoking Pro-Life organization. Participants
take an in-depth look at both sides of the debate on abortion, capital punishment, and euthanasia by reading and discussing articles
as well as interviewing local and national figures who are involved with the issue. They also learn what the Catholic Church teaches
about each issue so that they will be able to form their own consciences with the fullness of truth. Volunteers are needed to help
with meal preparation, participate in small group discussions, help set up interviews, help students formulate questions for interviews,
and take students to interviews.
TIME COMMITMENT: The group meets one Sunday each month from 5:00 to 8:00 pm from October through May.
FOR INFORMATION: Nancy McMahon, 835-4853 or mcmahon8@roadrunner.com
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Parish Library
Volunteers are needed to keep our parish library operational. The library, located just outside the east doors of the church,
houses a collection of books, CD's and DVD's for adults and children. The library committee makes new acquisitions shelf-ready,
keeps track of circulations and promotes use of the library.
TIME COMMITMENT: Volunteers work independently.
FOR INFORMATION: Randy Malick, 867-1055 ext 209 or malick@sthilarychurch.org
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Parish School of Religion (P.S.R.)
The St. Hilary Religious Education program seeks to aid parishioners, from youngest to oldest, in deepening their understanding of
and embracing their rich spiritual inheritance. Catechists and aides share their faith in Sunday and Monday classes.
TIME COMMITMENT: Sunday P.S.R. for ages 3 through Kindergarten is offered during the Sunday 9:00 am Mass, September through May. P.S.R. for first grade through eighth grade is offered on Monday at 6:45 pm, September through May. Teacher in-services, meetings and retreats are also part of the commitment.
FOR INFORMATION: Jeannie Hohlefelder, 867-1055 ext 213 or jhohlefelder@sthilarychurch.org
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)
R.C.I.A. is the process through which persons become full members of the Catholic Christian community. Through rites which mark each person’s deepening faith journey, catechesis in Catholic faith and practice and the fellowship of sponsor and team members, the candidate’s ongoing conversion is supported and encouraged.
TIME COMMITMENT: Team members and sponsors attend weekly sessions with the candidates on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm from the fall through the Easter season.
FOR INFORMATION: Randy Malick, 867-1055, ext 209 or malick@sthilarychurch.org
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Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School provides a unique way for children of the parish age 4 up to those entering grade 5 are invited to learn about and celebrate
their faith. Children come together for a week of fun and activities including Bible stories, exercise, science, music, games and crafts.
Anyone who loves children and enjoys involving them in these activities is invited to volunteer. Volunteer opportunities are available for adults and students that have completed grade 5 or higher. 2013 VBS dates: June 10 through June 14.
TIME COMMITMENT: Varies depending upon volunteer duty. Babysitting is available for younger children of adult volunteers.
FOR INFORMATION: Tara Mostoller, 665-3595 or taramostoller@yahoo.com
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