The Adult Initiation Ministry Team
The Adult Initiation Ministry Team is a group of people who accompany those seeking to become Catholic. The team members are guides who introduce the participants to the riches of the Catholic faith, culture and teaching. Primarily this is done by facilitating discussion and reflection on the Gospel. The process is one spiritual growth and conversion. We are working to deepen our understanding of our call to become disciples of Christ and full members of the Catholic Church.
Garrett Garcia, Co-Coordinator
An attorney in private practice. He also teaches Ethics and Introduction to Law at Oakland University. He studied theology at SS Cyril and Methodius Seminary. Mr. Garcia has been involved in ministry to those who are seeking to join the Catholic Church for eight years. He was previously the RCIA Coordinator at St. Daniel Parish in Clarkston. He has a bachelors degree in Sociology and Anthropology. His interests are the history and the cultural context of Mediterranean world during antiquity. He has a love of red wine and cigars.
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Chip Farrar, Co-Coordinator
An Attorney in private practice. He studied theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, has a undergraduate degree from Notre Dame University as well as a graduate degree from the University of Michigan. He is one of Oakland County's leading juvenile and family lawyers. He has been involved in every area of church ministry for over twenty years. He is currently on the parish Commission for Education as well as being actively involved in Cursillo, which is a movement in the Church to deepen the faith lives of Christians.
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Ryan Delaney
A high school religion teacher at Notre Dame Preparatory School. He is currently working on his Master's degree at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit with a focus on Biblical Studies . Mr. Delaney leads a Latin study group each summer. He has a working knowledge of ancient Greek and an interest in the history and traditions of the Orthodox East. He has a bachelors degree in English Literature from Michigan State University. His father was a high school football coach and Mr. Delaney is an avid fan of MSU athletics.
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Betty Haran
Betty Haran, is a retired Director of Religious Education and a Procurator Advocate. She has been involved in ministry in the Church for over forty years. She studied theology at SS Cyril and Methodius Seminary as well as at Marygrove College. She has a bachelors degree from Oakland University. She meets monthly with a book club and discusses thought provoking contemporary literature. She has a vast knowledge of and appreciation for perennial flowers and native plants.
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Other Members of the Team
Jim Hiera, Dave Cooke, Mary Ann Ryan, Elaine Greene, Margo Clarfelt, and Richard Klee all facilitate Breaking Open the Word and have a great deal of experience working with people seeking to become a fuller part of the Church.