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Chick McGinty Award
Congratulations
Jessica Donohue PCL
St. Joan of Arc, Marlton2023 recipient of the Diocesan Annual "Chick" McGinty Award for
Excellence in Catechetical Leadership
Jessica Donohue (3rd from the left) is pictured here with Denise Contino, Director of Catechesis, Terry Ginther, Chancellor and Executive Director of Pastoral Life & Mission and Michelle Angelo-Santoro, Associate Director of Catechesis. She has served in parish ministry for over 13 years, most recently in her current role of Parish Catechetical Leader at St. Joan of Arc in Marlton. She supports the Diocese of Trenton as TRED President, a Mentor to other PCLs, speaker and advisor.
Congratulations Jessica!!
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.
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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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