Purpose: Adult Sunday School is a Scripture Study with instruction and discussion. The Bible Study coincides with the CCD schedule with the exception of the first Sunday of each month.
Logistics: Adult Sunday School is facilitated on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the Church. All adults interested in learning more about the Bible are invited to participate.
- Continuing Christian Development
Purpose: CCD is the Catechetical Program for all parish children from pre-school ages to 8th grade. The CCD Catechists are volunteer members of the parish. Catechists are kept informed of developments in Religious Education and Diocesan Guidelines. Teachers attend classes to obtain certification. This Scripture based program is not only a time for learning about the faith but also to socialize with other parish children.
Logistics: CCD classes begin in October and conclude in June. Classes are conducted on Sunday morning from 10:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Children with perfect attendance are recognized at the Sunday Liturgies.
Purpose: The Education Committee has as its mission to foster a healthy Christian environment for every member of our parish through a deeper understanding of Scripture, Church teaching and our cultural heritage. The goals of the committee are to heighten awareness of Sacred Scriptures, promote Church teachings on the Pastoral letters of American and African American Bishops and to develop partnership between adults and teens.
Logistics: The group meets monthly.
Purpose: The Evangelization Ministry has as its mission to spread the Word of God to the Hill District and beyond, following Jesus command in Matthew 28:18. The members write follow up letters to all visitors who come to our parish and sign the guest book.
They have a tape ministry, which records the mass and makes tapes available to parish shut-ins and others. This ministry reaches out to the members of the parish through prayer breakfast, to Catholic African Americans incarcerated at Allegheny County jail through letters of spiritual encouragement, and to parish shut-ins through apostolic visits where they bring communion to those unable to come to Church and keep parish informed of the needs of the shut-ins. This committee also manages the showcase in the back of the Church, which sells Bibles and Religious icons. The Rosary is said each Friday morning following the 8:00 a.m. Mass for divine healing for those aftlicted with HIV / AIDS. A prayer service is also held at other times for parishioners and African Americans in the Hill District and beyond.
Logistics: For more information call the Parish Office.
Purpose: STARS (Sophisticated and Talented Adolescents for Christ who are Responsible, Respectable, and Have High Self-esteem) is a positive peer group of middle school girls in the parish. The group meets monthly to have speakers and discussion on various topics, plan and develop social and community services and activities, read the Scriptures and make life applications. The group also participates in other Church Ministries.
Logistics: Girls in grades 6, 7, and 8 are invited to participate in STARS. The meetings are on selected Sundays after the Noon Mass until 5:30 p.m.
Purpose: The Youth Ministry provides spiritual growth, fun activities, and social development related to the daily lives of youth from grades 9 thru 12. A Youth Mass is held every 3rd Sunday followed by a speaker with topics of interest to the youth. An annual spiritual retreat is held at the beginning of each year. The group raises funds to support special projects like sending a youth to the Black Catholic Congress and also sponsoring one youth each year for a three-week spiritual training. The leaders have received training for working with youth and they meet regularly with the pastor for direction and spiritual guidance.
Logistics: The Youth Ministry convenes in August and concludes in June.
