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Chick McGinty Award
Congratulations
Mary Ruppenthal, PCL
St. Barnabas, Bayville2022 recipient of the Diocesan Annual "Chick" McGinty Award for
Excellence in Catechetical Leadership
Mary Ruppenthal (pictured here with Denise Contino, Director of Catechesis) has served in parish ministry for over 40 years and has been active in her current role at St. Barnabas for 20. She is involved in all areas of ministry from Religious Education, RCIA, AFF, marriage preparation, and more! Mary received several nominatins for this award from people in her parish and was chosen by a committee.
Congratulations Mary!!
Read the Monitor article.
The "Chick" McGinty Award was established in 2008 to affirm and honor an outstanding parish or school catechetical leader. The award is named after Rosemarie “Chick” McGinty, former Director of the Diocese of Trenton Office of Religious Education. Chick retired in June of 2003 after many years of dedicated service to the people of the Diocese of Trenton and especially to the professional parish catechetical leaders.
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‘The single most critical factor in an effective parish catechetical program is the leadership of a professionally trained parish catechetical leader.’ (NDC 54).
The Parish Catechetical Leader (PCL) works in in collaboration with the Pastor to develop and administrate the Religious Education Program for families with elementary aged children (ages 6-14) in the parish community. Depending on the scope of responsibly and education the position is titled, Director/Coordinator/Administrator of Religious Education.
The Diocese of Trenton is continually seeking potential parish catechetical leaders. Training is provided for those interetsed. To be considered a Director, a PCL will have an advanced degree in theology from a Catholic University or College. For information on the training for a PCL, click here and for scholarships to assist with advanced degrees, click here.
PCLs in the Diocese of Trenton are supported by T.R.E.D. (Trenton Religious Education Directors). This organization is to support PCLs in their ministry. Meetings are held in the four counties (Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean), the clusters in each county meet at least 4 times per year. Click here for meeting dates and more information to become involved.
PCL Directory as of 9-2022
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Contact Us
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Denise Continodcontinodioceseoftrenton.orgDirector: Department of Catechesis -
mangelodioceseoftrenton.orgAssociate Director: Department of Catechesis -
Debbie D'Agostaroddagosdioceseoftrenton.orgAdministrative Assistant: Department of Catechesis
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