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The
Office of Aging Ministry recognizes the gifts and needs of senior adults
and responds with resources and programs to enhance these years of their
lives. Through ongoing activities we serve as a resource to parishes in
the area of senior adult ministry.
The Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is called
to share the Christian belief in the value and importance of family life
at each stage that it is lived. Each of us is called to minister
according to the gifts, talents and charisms given us by God throughout
our life’s journey.
Ministry Activities
v Offer
training, leadership and support to parishes in the development of
senior adult ministry programs that enhance the spiritual, social and
physical well being of elders.
v Serve
as a resource to parishes and families in the area of aging.
v Sponsor
leadership training, days of prayer, workshops, conferences, and
educational programs in the areas of aging ministry.
v Promote
and support the development of self-help groups within the parish
setting.
v Serve
as an advocate on behalf of elders in issues affecting their lives.
v Provide
information and referral services to elders and their families.
v Support
the activities of the Senior Senate of the Galveston-Houston
Archdiocese.
v Publish
a quarterly newsletter related to aging ministry.
v Represent
the Archdiocese in community, government and professional organizations
and activities for the benefit of older adults.
Senior Senate
The Senior Senate of
the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston represents parish seniors through
promoting unity, fellowship, coordination and representation in issues
and concerns of seniors through a variety of programs and activities of
spiritual, social, educational and recreational interests.
Parish clubs may
designate representatives from their membership to serve as
a representative to the Senior Senate. The Senior Senate coordinates
activities throughout its membership to enhance parish senior adult
activities.
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