Program that started in the 1970s in the Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey, when the Rev. Fr. Chad. Gallagher convened a group of priests for a reflection on Pope Paul VI’s Evangelii Nuntiandi.
First PREX Class started in the early 80s. Sis Ria Santos is currently in charge of the OLA PREX Program at the same time , Vicariate Head, meaning overall Incharge of OLA and St Paul of the Cross PREX Project Teams under Fr Eymard of St Paul of the Cross. The OLA Team is ably supported by Sis Lorie Iglesias, Sis Tess.
The last Sponsoring Class, was PREX Class 77.
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GOAL
To bring people together within the parish community too unify them in the Christian faith
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REGULAR & SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Content of the PREX Formation Program : Basic Catechesis and Review of the Life of faith of Catholics thus providing Renewal to active membership in the Parish. After the Sessions, Graduates are initiated into Parish Service through the various Ministry Organizations in OLA.
Current State: Mobilization Efforts are now underway for PREX Class 78 sponsored by PREX Class 77
Other Activities of the Group:
Regular Training of Speakers Bureau Members by the Diocesan Team.
Updating and Implementation of the New PREX Program
Mobilizing the Parish for the conduct of PREX Classes, given the limitations of the Pandemic.
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CONTENT OF SEMINARS
Content of the Formation Program : Basic Catechesis and review of the Life of faith of Catholics thus providing Renewal to active membership in the Parish. After the Sessions, Graduates are initiated into Parish Service through the various Religious Organizations in OLA.
Current State: Mobilization Efforts are now underway for PREX Class 78 sponsored by PREX Class 77
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