STEWARDSHIP IN THE HISPANIC MINISTRY

BYSANDRA MOLINA

HISPANIC MINISTRY COORDINATOR

SACRED HEART CHURCHWARNER ROBINS, GA

DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH GEORGIA (Red)

DEANERY OF MACONWarner Robins, GA

aprox. 13,139. Hispanic Catholics in the Deanery of Macon5,109 in Houston County

HISPANIC MINISTRY IN SHC23 years of Stewardship

1962

2007

1945

STEWARDSHIP/CORRESPONSIBLITY

TODAY

TODAY:

23 Hispanic Ministries at service of the community

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Lectors

Hospitality

Altar Servers

Eucharistic Ministers

Hispanic Choir

STEWARDSHIP/CORRESPONSIBLITY

TODAY ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Sunday Bible Study

Marriage Preparation

Sacramental Preparation

Movement Juan XXIII

Parish Retreat and Parish Mission

STEWARDSHIP/ CORRESPONSABILITY

TODAY

PRAYERS OPPORTUNITIES

Hispanic Prayer Group

Holy Rosary

Perpetual Adoration

STEWARDSHIP/CORRESPONSIBILITY TODAY

MINISTRIES FOR YOUTH

Hispanic Life Teen Catholic Youth

Young Adult Ministry

Catechism for children

STEWARDSHIP TODAY

Service and Hospitality

o Outreach

o Ministry to the Sick

o Pastoral for the Immigrant

o Christian Service Center

STEWARDSHIP IN THE HISPANIC MINISTRY IS ALIVE

The Hispanic Ministry  donated the Juan Diego stained glass window to our new

church.

STEWARDSHIP IN THE HISPANIC MINISTRY IS ALIVE

Socials activities picnics

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

STEWARDSHIP IN THE HISPANIC MINISTRY IS ALIVE

providing abundant food

talent

Hard workers and dedication

STEWARDSHIP IN THE HISPANIC MINISTRY IS ALIVE

Stations of the Cross during Lent

Hispanic Events

STEWARDSHIP IN THE HISPANIC MINISTRY IS ALIVE

Ministries Fair

STEWARDSHIP IN THE HISPANIC MINISTRY

Introducing the term

Stewardship vs. Corresponsabilidad

Importance to know the “ Corresponsabilidad”

concept or term

Be aware of what Stewardship really means.

CHALLENGETO EDUCATE AND TRAIN LEADERS

EDUCATING and TRAINNING LEADERS

Diversity is not an obstacle

Positive response

It’s a personal commitment with God

Each reality is different

Stewardship Workshop

Hold English and Spanish

Share spiritual activities and meals

Identify Leaders (Leadership Workshop)

Document and prepare

Locate a nice place

Appreciation Day

Once a year

Integration of both communities

Stewardship topic

  ex. Diocesan representative or video

Emphasize Appreciation Service

COMING TOGETHER

BOTH COMMUNITIES

HOW WE DO IT: We share

Stewardship Council

Stewardship workshops

HOW WE DO IT: We share

Appreciation Dinners

Stewardship Fair

Stewardship Booklets Bilingual

Bilingual Bulletin

Social Events are bilingual

Parish Celebrations begin with bilingual Mass

HOW WE DO IT: We share

Holy Thursday, Good

Friday and Easter Vigil bilingual

Bilingual banners, etc.Southern Cross ( newspapers)

Bishops’ Letter on Stewardship

HOW WE DO IT: We share

Why do you think it is important to involve the

H.M in Stewardship?

My community speaks…

What has been your experience with the H. M?

Our Pastor Monsignor Fred Nijem

Quote from Blessed Pope John Paul II:

“ It is time to think of the present and of the future. Today, people are realizing more and

more clearly that we belong to the ONE human family, and meant to walk and work together in mutual respect, understanding,

trust and love…”

QUESTIONS