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Connecting Vicariate Diocese
CONNECTING/EXTENDING THE CHURCH
STRUCTURE
| VICARIATE: Is a grouping of parishes
within a proximate geographical area. The Southland Vicariate is
composed of: Christ the Good Shepherd and St. Henry in Lincoln Park,
St. Hugh and St. Pius in Southgate, St. Francis Cabrini in Allen Park,
St. Mary Magdalene and St. Conrad in Melvindale, St. Alfred, St.
Constance, St. Cyril of jerusalem and St. Paschal in Taylor. Within
this Church structure many activities are shared. Like the parish the
Vicariate has a Vicariate Pastoral Council with representatives from
all the member parishes. On the Vicariate level many activities are
shared. |
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Adult Formation Opportunities: These
are most often advertised in the Vicariate Newsletter which is
distributed to all member parishes once a month.
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Catechist Formation: All religion
teachers in Christ the Good Shepherd School and all catechists in the
Religious Education program are required to be certified by the
diocese. The diocese requires that adults teaching religion to our
children be well formed themselves. This is done by obtaining credit in
20 topics. Catechist formation is most often offered on a vicariate
basis and excellent presenters are invited to help in the endeavor. For
example, every religion teacher and catechist needs to take 2 hour
sessions on such topics as: Who is Jesus? What is the Church? How to
Read the Bible, Classroom Management etc.
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High School Youth Activities: Dances,
volleyball tournaments and other activities are regularly communicated
between parishes and open to all.
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| Diocese: A very large grouping of
parishes consisting of many vicariates and headed by Cardinal Adam
Maida. |
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**Pastors, School Principals, Directors of Religious Education and
other parish leadership are often invited to participate in diocesan
meetings. These avenues of communication are invaluable in broadening
our knowledge and understanding of the Church
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