Special Training Courses

2007-2008

ú      Specialization Course for the Quinceañeras

       Ministry (Bilingual) 

▪         Facilitator:           Mrs. Julie Arias, M.A.

▪         Date & Time:        September 29, 2007. 9:00a.m. – 4p.m.                                          

▪         Place:                   Our Lady of the Snows, Parish Center

                A. TO ADDRESS

                ▪ People from Parishes who have this pastoral situation.

B. CONTENT:

                ▪ The Quinceañera; Its Roots and Meaning

                    Today.

                ▪ Recapturing the True Meaning of the

                    Quinceañera.

                ▪ Objectives and Development for the

                    Coordinators of the Formation Program.

                     ° Giving new meaning to this celebration

                     ° To understand adolescents and their calling.

                     ° To become aware that Jesus offers us his friendship.

                     ° To awaken a feminine Christian identity

                     ° To motivate the young people to live Christian values.

                     ° Women’s roles in our society.

                     ° Criteria for the coordinators.

                ▪ Formation Program

                      ° Background and meaning of the “Quince Años”

                      ° Self-Knowledge-”Who am I?”

                      ° Who is Jesus?

                      ° Youth and Values

                ▪ Liturgy Suggestions

                ▪ Diocesan Policy for Quinceañeras.

Baptism Preparation Ministry

▪        Facilitator:            Mrs. Fanny Pedraza, PhD

▪        Date & Time:         May 17, 2008. 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.

                                                    May 18, 2008. 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.

▪        Place:                   Our Lady of the snows, Pastoral Center