Word Ministries
Word Ministries study, share and proclaim the Gospel responding to our call to become "Christ-like".
| Pre-Cana Committee | Ann and Tom Madaras Twice each year, married couples from St. Helen's meet with engaged couples to discuss the many areas of importance in creating a loving, Catholic marriage. Through three separate, short meetings during one week, the engaged couples hear different talks from the married couples on the experience of marriage. The married couples are then grouped with 3 or 4 engaged couples for further discussion. The program includes a visit to the married couple's home and concludes with a Mass at St. Helen's which focuses on the Sacrament of Marriage. |
| Middle School Religious Education Program | Linda Attanasio This program covers grades 7 and 8 and is a preparation for children to enter into the Confirmation Program in grades 9 and 10. The course covers Jesus and the New Testament, Sacraments, Morality and what it means to be a Catholic young person. This program is taught primarily in a home setting by trained Catechists on a weekly basis. |
| High School Confirmation Program | Linda Attanasio The Confirmation Program prepares high school freshmen and sophomores (grades 9 and 10) for the sacrament. The candidates meet twice a month in the home of the Confirmation facilitator who is assisted by Peer Ministers from our Youth Ministry Program. Now, as young adults, the candidates review past teachings about their religion and hopefully develop and strengthen their faith. Candidates participate with their sponsors in rituals and an afternoon of prayer and reflection prior to receiving the sacrament. A freshman two-night retreat and community service hours are requirements within this program. |
| Sacraments of First Eucharist and Reconciliation | Kathy Dulan The Elementary Religious Education Program prepares our children for the celebration of these sacraments. |
| Sacrament of Marriage | An appointment should be made with a priest at the time of engagement. |
| Anointing of the Sick | Contact the Parish Center—(908) 232-1214, at any time. There is usually an annual "Mass of the Anointing". |
| Publicity Committee | Pam McClure A group of parishoners whose ministry is to let our parish family and local community know about themany happenings here at St.Helen.Press releases are sent to area newspapers, cable, and T.V. to tell of upcoming events. A quarterly Newsletter is planned for the future which will report on these events and other happenings at the parish. |
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