This ministry area is responsible for adult education aimed at developing an

awareness of deeper personal relationships with Christ

Education will be undertaken through the following activities

 

 

• Adult baptism/confirmation preparation and follow-up

 

 

• Bible Study

• Parish Retreats

 

 

• Cursillo Liaison

• Seasonal Studies for Advent & Lent

 

 

• Parish Library

• Trinity Certificate Studies

 

 

In addition to these activities, this ministry area will assist the

Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry (NSTM)

through promotion & liaison

 

 

Current ministries/activities included in the ministry area

 

 

• Bible Study

• Parish Library

 

 

• Cursillo

• NSTM Studies

 

 

Additional future short-term proposals

 

 

• Lenten Study

• Parish Retreat

 

 

• Parish Library upgrade

• Begin third Trinity Certificate course

 

 

 

The following has been achieved:

 

               • The Library has been categorized and shelves labelled

               • Fr John conducted the Lenten Study - Advent Studies will

                 be undertaken by all bible study groups later in the year

               • Fr Rod conducted the Autumn Retreat - the Spring Retreat

                 will be conducted 10th to 12th November.

             

                 I have liaised with Dr David O'Brien of Trinity College &

                 the third Trinity Certificate Course began 13 August.