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Resources for Faith Sharing Communities 2008 - Mission of SCC Ministry
Mission The Small Christian Community Ministry within the Office of Parish Life seeks to establish, develop, and nourish Small Christian Communities (SCCs) and faith sharing as an integral part of both diocesan and parish life and ministries in the Diocese of Trenton.
Faith sharing connects our everyday life through prayerful reflection on the scriptures and church teachings with evangelization and service to the poor.
More recently, this ministry has added a collaborative initiative to awaken and engage priests, deacons, religious and laity more fully in the transforming power of the scriptures for preaching, ministry and daily life. The initiative is known as Welcome the Word: God Would Like to Have a Word With YOU! This initiative is a direct response to the 2008 Bishop Synod on the Word of God in the Mission and Life of the Church.
Elements of Small Christian Community Ministry
- Consult with clergy and parishioners on the establishment of SCCs and bible studies within and outside of parish boundaries.
- Offer introductory presentations and workshops on the rationale and process for initiating SCCs and bible studies in a variety of ministries and settings.
- Network and collaborate with Diocesan and parish offices as well as any organization interested or involved in faith-sharing and bible study activities.
- Provide small group facilitator training and bible resources as well as on-going formation events and resources for leaders and participants.
- Develop data-banks and internet links for speakers, resources, directories of bible studies, conferences, and workshops.
- Publish the Come and See newsletter.
- Identify pertinent publications, articles and testimonies chronicling the life of SCCs and bible studies within the Diocese and beyond.
Contact Us:
Office of Parish Life
Small Christian Community Ministry
Coordinator: Bob Bursley
609-406-7400 ext. 5623
Fax: 609-406-7415
rbursl@dioceseoftrenton.org
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