St. Patrick Church

 

Carolyn Handell McElrath

McElrath

Pastoral Associate from July 2006, Director of Religious Education 1986-2006; M.A. in Religious Studies, M.A. in Theology, M.A. in Anthropology, ABD in Theology. I am the parish staff representative for Peace and Justice Ministry. I work with the ministry leadership team to help encourage and discern ministry and ministerial activity and to promote full parish participation in that area. Together with the Parish Council, pastoral staff, and ministry teams, I help parishioners to realize and live out their baptismal calling through service to the parish and the wider community. In addition, I provide catechetical input as needed for the RCIA, for high school students preparing for Confirmation, and for parents of children preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion. I also offer various classes for adults in Church History, Catholic Bible Study, the Catholic Catechism, and the social teachings of the Church.

St. Patrick Church
708 W. Main St. - Urbana, IL 61801 - 217-367-2665