Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord:
TO ALL PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS WORKING IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LAGOS, AND THE LAY FAITHFUL;
1. SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR ST. AUGUSTINE REGIONAL PASTORAL INSTITUTE, EDE (SARPI): The Regional Pastoral institute that has been providing pastoral animation, training and research for the Church in Lagos and Ibadan Ecclesiastical Provinces for many years is in need to support in order to continue to provide the services that it is well known for. For this reason, the Board of Governors of the Institute i.e., the bishops of all the Dioceses have decided that a special collection would be taken every year on the Sunday before the feast of St. Augustine in all the parishes within the two provinces This year the date for the collection is Sunday, August 21, 2022. We ask all Parish priests and priest in charge to kindly sensitize the faithful on the need to support the SARPI and help to ensure that it continues to provide the services it renders.
2. ANTIOCH PASTORAL INSTITUTE: The Antioch Pastoral Institute offers a programme that leads to the award of a certificate in Theology of the New Evangelization. Duration: 1 year (10 modules). This programme is open to Parish Pastoral Assistants, Parish Evangelization Commission members, Faith Formators, Group Facilitators and all Catholics who desire to grow in and share the faith. Requirements: Interested participants are;
i. To obtain recommendation letters from their Parish priests;
ii. To be practicing/confirmed Catholics
iii. To possess a minimum of SSCE or equivalent, possessing a good grasp of English Language, able to use the relevant technology and handle the required level of work/assignments and keep to the institute’s rules.
Commencement Date: August 27th, 2022. Forms are available for ₦1,000.00. For further enquiries, kindly visit: Religious Education Department, 19, Maye Street, off Montgomery Road, Yaba or contact: 08108846869, 08066224284.
3. THE MUSTARD SEED (New Catechism Book): This is a new catechism book approved in the Archdiocese for preparation of children for the Sacraments of Baptism/First Holy Communion. The book is now available and is sold for N800.00 per copy. All parishes should contact the Religious Education Department: 08108846869, 08066224284.
4. CHRISTEENS 2022 SUMMER CAMP: Children between the ages 8-15 are invited to 2022 Christeens Summer Camp scheduled to hold on Saturday 3rd September, 2022 at the Domus Fidei Center, 7, Amore Street, off Toyin Street, Ikeja. Registration fee is ₦1,000.00 per child. For more enquiries, kindly contact Whatsapp- 08037081933, 07038400333 or 08033574050.
