Mobile Ministry
"Exploring New Avenues of Providence"
In
exploring, we take risks, not certain of the outcome. Avenues are usually
more scenic than streets or roads; we are seeking new paths that are fresh
and full of life. Providence is our global positioning system.
Mobile Ministry is an ongoing project of the Sisters of Divine Providence and their Associates. Its aim is to
serve the Church in rural areas or other parishes that experience a need
for further faith development. (Move your mouse pointer over our logo to read about it.)
The team has served over 50 Catholic parishes and Catholic Schools since August of 2005, traveling to various parts of Texas and Louisiana.
A team of Sisters and Associates is ready to serve your parish. We come to you well prepared with educational and catechetical backgrounds, spiritual preparation, and ministry experiences.
Mission
Statement
In proclaiming with Jesus the Reign of God, the Sisters of Divine Providence,
through Mobile Ministry, offer service to Catholic communities through
catechetical support and enrichment, adult faith and spirituality formation,
and pastoral leadership development.
Jesus' mission is our mission:
- Teaching the Message
- Building Community
- Enabling Worship
- Instilling Service
MOST FREQUENTLY REQUESTED WORKSHOPS
Catechists
Workshop
Providence: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Deals with God’s unconditional and ever-present love and God’s
invitation to help build God’s Reign here on earth.
Eucharist
Eucharist means “thanksgiving.” Learn about the richness of
this sacrament historically and for today. Take time to explore the depth
of meaning and significance of Eucharist.
Catechists
Workshop
This is an in-service for catechists or teachers of religion. Mobile Ministry
comes with ideas for increasing student participation and interest. Mobile
Ministry shares what works, offers various techniques and encourages all
who are charged with passing on the faith.
Sacramental
Preparation for Parents of Children Preparing for Eucharist and Reconciliation
Offers insights on how to talk to children about the beauty of these sacraments
and presents practical projects to increase understanding and to instill
love for Eucharist and Reconciliation.
Parenting Skills
Assists parents with understanding the cognitive and spiritual growth
and development of their children and provides groundwork for discipline,
support, and stability.
Retreats
Retreats re-energize us for the busy world we live in. Mobile Ministry
recognizes the importance of the faith journey and helps participants
to continue to make all things new as they build up the Church through
retreat time. Retreat themes to be selected by parish. Special retreats
offered for Lent, Advent, Mother’s Day, Our Lady of Guadalupe and
other Marian feasts.
ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS
Pastoral
People work best in the presence of inspirational leadership. Mobile Ministry’s
presenter promises to develop this inspirational leadership and promote
healthy communication among Pastoral Council members.
RCIA
This one-day workshop will help any parish build or refurbish an RCIA
team, assist the team with planning and provide catechetical support.
The Presenter, Sister Diane Langford, has authored a 200-page copyable
lectionary-based catechetical resource, which she uses in the workshop.
Bible
Study
Provides an overview of the books of the Bible, with follow-up guides
to continue the study on a regular basis, on a personal or group level.
Care
of the Earth
Helps participants recall their sacred trust of stewarding God’s
earth.
Death
and Dying: Experiencing Losses
Presents some healthy ways of grieving, and offers ways a parish can help
parishioners move through their grief process.
Growing
in Faith in Multi-Faith Families
Helps families of mixed faiths or with no organized religious affiliation
celebrate major life events like weddings and funerals.
Moral
Decision-Making in Contemporary Times
Looks at the stages of Catholic Christian morality and explores moral
decision-making with real-life application.
Peace
and Non-violence
Focuses on non-violence; explores scriptural and historical models for
peace and justice; and provides ways to promote peace within the person,
the system, and society in general.
Vocation
Promotion—The Call
Aids parishes in the establishment and formation of a Vocation Committee
to bring an awareness of God’s call to religious life, the priesthood,
the married state, ministry to all God’s People.
OTHER
TOPICS OF INTEREST
Forms of Prayer
Centering Prayer
Mary and the Saints
Praying with the Mystics (e.g., Presenter: Sr. Madlyn Pape [Hildegaard
of Bingen])
If there are other topics of interest in your parish, Mobile Ministry will make every effort to respond. Some topics are available in Spanish.
FEES
Recognizing that the resources of parishes and deaneries vary, Mobile
Ministry will negotiate a fee with each.
PRESENTERS
Presenters are also available to give keynote addresses at conferences
and to offer conference workshops.
We Make Parish Calls!
