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Since 1980, ACPM is an association of catechetical and pastoral
ministers in roles of leadership in the Church of Galveston-Houston.
Empowered by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we are a people of God,
are committed to building the Kingdom of God in our communities
by being prophets and visionaries, by sharing our gifts, and by
enabling ourselves and others to proclaim and reach for God's Word
to all. We affirm the need to be advocates for and representatives
of catechetical and pastoral leaders on parish, diocesan, and national
levels through a network of leadership, support, and communication
and to call one another to ongoing spiritual and professional growth.
Those
who are in professional leadership in catechetical ministry.
Those
who wish to keep abreast of national and local trends, resources,
and knowledge.
Those
who wish to promote professionalism among Directors and Coordinators
of Religious Education, Youth Ministers, and all parish catechetical
ministers
- Organizational
Affiliates
NPCD
(National Association of Parish Coordinators and Directors of
Religious Education): Since our beginning, we have had a close
affiliation with this organization, having had 7 members serve
as regional representatives (Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, and
texas) and 2 serve as presidents of the NPCD Executive Committee.
NCCL
(National Conference of Catechetical Leaders)
Diocese
of Galveston-Houston CCE Office and Office of Youth Ministry work
closely with our organization on various goals and projects.
| ACPM
Coordinating Committee 2001-2002 |
| President |
Mary
Jo Wilt |
St.
Michael's, Houston |
| Vice
President |
Margaret
McDermott |
St.
Cyril |
| Secretary |
Barbara
Mackie |
St.
Thomas More |
| Tresasurer |
Lucille
Pavalock |
Mary,
Mother of God |
| NPCD
Representative |
Kathy
Kelley |
Christ
the Good Shepherd |
| Network
Editor |
Eleanor
Notz |
St.
Laurence |
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Vicariate
Representatives
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| Central: |
Dan
Schwieterman |
Christ
the King |
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Dorothy
Reado |
St. Francis
Xavier |
| Northern: |
Nannette
Coons |
Christ
the Good Shepherd |
| Gina
Pasket |
Prince
of Peace |
| Western: |
Chris
Twardowski |
St.
Catherine of Siena |
| Jennifer
Sims |
St.
Monica |
| Southern: |
Donna
Patlach |
Mary,
Queesn, Friendswood |
Past
Presidents: Jean Johnson, St. Mary Magdaline; Kathy Kelley,
Christ the Good Shepherd; Ginger Tamborello, St. Maximilian Kolbe
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Coordinating Committee: the Coordinating Committee of ACPM (hereafter
designated as CC) is the body that oversees the business of the association,
in consultation with the membership. The CC shall meet monthly. The
CC consists of two elected officers, the President and Vice President,
two representatives form each of the four vicariates of the Diocese,
1-3 appointed directors as needed (committees, etc.), a secretary
and treasurer/membership director (appointed from the current CC.)
Representatives from the Diocesan Offices of Continuing Christian
Education and Youth Ministry will sit on the CC as liaison.
a.
Terms of Office: the President and Vice President are elected for
two year terms. Vicariate representatives will be elected in alternate
years for two year terms. These elections take place at the annual
business meeting. Officers are elected from the general membership.
Vicariate membership is elected from that specific membership. No
one may serve more than two consecutive two year terms. An individual
must wait at least one year before serving on the CC again.
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