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Education & Formation Ministries
Bible Camp Ministry Patron Saint: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, CSsR Purpose: Provide children (ages 5-12) the opportunity to learn about the Word of God in a relaxed fun filled way. Training/Skills: Love of children. Arts and Crafts skills welcome. Musical and play skills are also helpful. A spirit of joy in your life. Teen volunteers are welcome. Time Needed: The camp runs for one week in August. There are two sessions:
Tasks/Responsibilities: Ideas are welcome but there is a creative team that plans the day's activities. Much of the ministry is being with the children and helping them with the various activities as directed by the planning team. Length of Service: Year to year. Annual Retreat: All members are encouraged to attend the annual Redemptorist Lay Associates Retreat held at San Alfonso Retreat Center (late August/early September). Coordinator: Pat Astarita 516-660-9531
Deaconate Ministry Patron Saint: Saint Stephan – Deacon and first martyr of the Church Purpose: To serve the people of God in the ordained ministry of Deacon. Training/Skills: Completion of a 4-5 year formation program at the seminary and called to ordination by the Church. Time Needed: Varies. Once ordained, ministry time in the parish is a bare minimum of 10 hours per week. Tasks/Responsibilities: The Deacon exercises a three-fold ministry of Word, Sacrament and Charity. Proclaiming, preaching and teaching the Word of God, witnessing marriages, ministering the Sacrament of Baptism, conducting the funeral rites of the church, administering viaticum, conducting prayer services, spiritual direction, etc. Length of Service: Lifetime commitment. Training/Development: Regular conferences with the Diocesan Bishop. Annual Retreat: Ordained Deacons are required to make a retreat annually. Coordinator: The Deacon, like the priest, receives faculties and an assignment from the Bishop of the Diocese. The Diocesan Office of Deacons coordinates the Deaconate. St. Martin of Tours currently has two Deacons assigned by the Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Moderator: The Deacon is generally responsible to the Pastor of the parish and the Bishop of the Diocese.
Spiritual Direction Ministry Patron Saint: Saint Teresa of Avila Purpose: Spiritual Direction is a one on one listening ministry focused on fostering a closer relationship with God and discerning God’s action in one daily’s life. People generally meet with a spiritual director monthly. Membership Requirements: To be a spiritual director one must be trained. Only those who have been explicitly approved by the pastor of the parish have permission to conduct spiritual direction at St. Martin’s. To become a parish spiritual director requires taking courses and other various training methods. Spiritual Directors: The priests and deacons at St. Martin’s are approved spiritual directors. You can contact any one of them to make an appointment for spiritual direction. Moderator: Deacon Thomas Hennessy chiefrh@aol.com
Religious Education Ministry Patron Saint: Saint John Neumann Purpose: Faith formation for children, teaching the children our faith. Training/Skills: Love for children and our faith. Time Needed: One hour of class time a week plus time to prepare the lesson plan. Tasks/Responsibilities: Teaching a class in the school building or monitoring the halls during a session. Length of Service: September through April. Training/Development: Various courses offered at other parishes as well as at St. Martin's. Annual Retreat: All members are encouraged to attend the annual Redemptorist Lay Associates Retreat held at San Alfonso Retreat Center (late August/early September). Coordinators:
Youth Ministry -- Click for their webpage! Patron Saint: Our Lady of Perpetural Help Purpose: Life Teen (high school) and Edge (middle school) programs lead teens closer to Christ. We have a Eucharistic focus and hold gatherings that are both social and catechetical, always working towards building personal relationships with God and each other. We work hard to create a sense of community among those who join us. Training/Skills: Each adult volunteer known as Life Teen Core Team Members (CTM) (at least one year out of high school) will be trained by Erin. Our volunteers vary in ages and skill sets. Our goal is to show the youth Christ's love through our service to them. Core Team Members need to be eager to learn new things about our Catholic faith and excited to present our faith to the youth of the parish. Time Needed:
Tasks/Responsibilities: CTM are encouraged to be active participants in the Life Nights and Edge Nights we plan. There are always various tasks that need to be done to help prepare and execute the nights. CTM can volunteer to give a witness talk, pick-up some supplies, create a prop, be in a skit, etc. Each CTM brings with them a variety of talents. There are many opportunities for everyone to shine. Length of Service: CTM for Edge and Life Teen are required to sign up for a minimum of one year. It is very important that our youth can count on those familiar faces at our events. Ongoing Training/Development: CTM are provided with a few different training sessions each year. Additionally, there are official Life Teen Trainings that CTM are given an opportunity to attend. Annual Retreats: Each year some CTM are invited to attend the Life Teen Training Conference in Arizona. This Conference is a perfect blend of practical training and personal retreat. All members are also encouraged to attend the annual Redemptorist Lay Associates Retreat held at San Alfonso Retreat Center (late August/early September). Coordinator:
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