ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Adult Faith Formation offerings on various topics are presented on a regular basis and are open to all parishioners. Several adult Bible Study Groups and Prayer Groups are organized in the Parish as well, and meet at varying days and times.
Fr. Robert Hagan, S.J. – 865-7430, x 207
CCD
CCD classes are for children in grades pre-K to 8th who do not attend Catholic schools. Classes are held on Sunday mornings from September through May, and volunteers are needed to teach these classes.
Justin Martineau – 865-7430, x 206
Liturgy & Formation Committee
(also monitored by Liturgical Ministries Coordinator) – This committee meets monthly and is open to any interested parishioner. It is comprised mainly of the lead ministers of all the liturgical ministries and the Director of Religious Education. This committee is responsible for the overall planning of the liturgy for the parish. Participants plan the readings, music, and church decorations, etc. for the upcoming liturgies.
Fr. Donald Hawkins, S.J. – 865-7430 x 255
RCIA Sponsors & Team
New members are initiated into the Catholic Church every Easter after undertaking a journey of study and preparation. Volunteers are needed to be R.C.I.A. team members, as well as sponsors who act as personal mentors to those in this process.
Fr. Robert A. Hagan, S.J. – 865-7430×207 rhagan@hnjchurch.org
Kurt Bindewald (Loyola) 6363 St. Charles Ave. Box 214
(504) 865-2083 kjbindew@loyno.edu
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Each Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. mass from September through May, Holy Name offers the Liturgy of the Word for children up to the 4th grade. Children are dismissed before the first reading and return after the creed.
Rebecca Kitchens 822-9928 rdkitchens@yahoo.com
Baptism Preparation Team
Baptismal ceremonies are held monthly during or after the 10:30 A.M. mass, except during the season of Lent. Preparation classes for parents and godparents are held in the Parish Center on the second Wednesday of each month from 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. The Pastor leads the baptism preparation team.
Fr. Donald Hawkins, S.J., 6220 LaSalle Pl., NOLA, 70118 (504) 865-7430 dhawkins@hnjchurch.org
Family Life Ministries
With assistance from the Archdiocese, this ministry oversees many of the parish programs and initiatives designed to support Catholic family life. Members of this ministry plan programs and suggest other ministries. This ministry initiated the Coffee, Donuts, and Juice Ministry, and the Parish Family Picnic, which they still organize. Other topics and programs to be addressed include: Marriage enrichment, Retrouvaille, singles, grieving, disabilities, annulment writing workshop, and Parish Supper & Substance.
Liz Broekman, 618 Dodge St., Jefferson, La. 70121, (504) 818-1128
liz.broekman@gmail.com
Vocations Committee
The Parish has a Vocations Committee, which prayerfully supports the Diocesan effort of education and encouraging vocations to the priesthood, permanent diaconate, and religious life.
Volunteer Coordinator needed
Interfaith/Ecumenical Ministry
This ministry reaches out to members of other faiths, by listening and learning, sharing beliefs, respecting diversity and learning about our faiths. It’s accepting others rights, respecting their beliefs, and appreciating our common ground. It’s celebrating our mutual ideals by praying together. Members of this ministry make friends in other churches, serve our communities together, and pray together. It begins by getting to know each other. It grows with time and non-judgment and acceptance of a person’s right to their beliefs. Current activities include: Book study, Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service, Seder Meal, Ramadan Service
Fr. Donald Hawkins, S.J. 865-7430 x 255
Mom’s Prayer Group
Fr. Paul Schott, S.J. meets on the last Friday of each month at 8:00am. They review the gospel of the week and discuss how it is incorporated into their lives as wives and mothers.
Dreams and Visions
This program, designed by Bill Huebsch, has brought a new way for our parish to share its faith. Each week, the “Question of the Week” is distributed and it has brought an avenue for families and committees to share their faith.
Michael Hosemann, 504-895-1459 hosemannm@aol.com
