EDUCATION

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1^ST STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE:

 Captain:  Fr. Anthony Savas

Implement a Clergy Development / Continuing Education Program in which all Clergy will receive relevant and inspirational in-service training programs, offered on a quarterly basis, that will enhance clergy effectiveness and professional development.

Captain:  Stephen Tibbs

Implement a Parish Council Development Network to enhance the skills of our Parish Council members by providing (in conjunction Parish Organization and Development Task Force Objective #2):

(a) training (and certification) for all new Parish Council members; and

(b) on-going education programs, Parish Council resources, best practices, relevant materials and information.

Captain:  Dr. Themistocles Sparangis

Develop and implement a consistent core curriculum for:

(a) Church School (pre-school–12th grade) (including stewardship and web-based teacher certification);

(b) Godparents and Parish Council Catechetical certification;

(c) Adult education (to increase core knowledge of the Orthodox faith and stewardship responsibilities) that will reach all parishioners within 5 years.