Mission Statement:
The purpose of the Native Ministry desk is to be a COLLABORATIVE AGENT between the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau and the Catholic Native community;
and to EMPOWER Native leadership in roles worship, evangelization, peace and justice, and cultural preservation. Focus:
Retreats - Lent and or Advent - (to be determined)
Bible Studies - Sunday Readings - Reflection
Sacraments: Baptism & Confirmation (referred to different parishes)
Translated Yupik songs (What is the song about)
Sunday 11;30 am Mass at ANMC (Alaska Native Medical Center)
for Patients and Escorts
Eucharist and Sacrament of the Sick referrals are happening
Native Mass every 3rd Saturday of the Month at St. Having young people participate at Mass by Reading
Kateri Circle - for those who desire to be a part of a small community fellowship. Kateri Members do not need to be Catholic. Imitate the virtues of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first American Indigenous Saint
Activities we do:
1. Weekly Kateri Circle meetings in Anchorage and every other week at the Valley
2. Monthly 3rd Saturday of the Month Native Mass at St. Anthony Parish
3. ANMC Referrals (Alaska Native Medical Center):
Eucharist, Patient Visit, Sacrament of Healing
4. Yearly Conferences: Religious Education Congress at Anaheim, CA
National Tekakwitha Conference
5. Good Friday Faith Walk in Anchorage
6. Participate in all Archdiocesan Faith Events. Ex: Synod, Eucharistic Revival,
7. Yearly July Feast Day celebration of St. Kateri Tekakwitha
8. Christ the King Mass in honor of the people from King Island, AK at St. Anthony
All members of the Catholic Native Ministry belong to different parishes in the Archdiocese.
