Parish Societies & Organizations
Our parish is blessed with a variety of societies and organizations that bring members together in faith, service, and fellowship. These groups play a vital role in the spiritual, social, and charitable life of the church, offering parishioners opportunities to grow in faith, share their gifts, and support one another as a family in Christ. Whether through prayer, outreach, or community activities, each society contributes to the mission of the parish and the wider community.
| S/N | Society / Organization | Description | Slogan / Motto | Meeting Day(s) | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catholic Men Organization (CMO) | Faith and fellowship group for Catholic men. | "Strong in Faith, Steadfast in Service" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 2 | Catholic Women Organization (CWO) | Women united in prayer, charity, and parish service. | "Through Mary Our Mother, We Succeed" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 3 | Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) | Children’s group fostering mission spirit and prayer life. | "Children Helping Children" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 4 | Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) | Fellowship and leadership training for Catholic youths. | "For God and for Youth – Through Christ" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 5 | Sacred Heart of Jesus Society | Promotes devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. | "Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 6 | Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria (CCRN) | Prayer group focused on revival and praise worship. | "Come, Holy Spirit, Renew Your Church" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 7 | Apostleship of Prayer | Encourages devotion to the Sacred Heart and prayer life. | "Praying with the Heart of the Church" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 8 | Night Vigil / Prayer Group | Community of faithful devoted to night adoration and prayers. | "Watch and Pray" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 9 | Saints Peter and Paul Society | Promotes devotion to Sts. Peter and Paul, patrons of missions. | "Faithful Servants of the Gospel" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 10 | Christian Fathers Association | Faith-based society for Catholic fathers. | "Leading with Faith and Integrity" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 11 | Christian Mothers Association | Faith-based society for Catholic mothers. | "Mothers in Faith, Mothers in Love" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 12 | Parish Pastoral Council | Advisory and leadership council of the parish. | "Serving in Unity for Christ" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 13 | Choir / Music Ministry | Leads the congregation in sacred music and worship. | "He who sings prays twice" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 14 | St. Jude Society | Devotion to St. Jude, patron of hopeless cases. | "Saint Jude, Pray for Us" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 15 | St. Anthony’s Guild | Promotes devotion to St. Anthony of Padua. | "Saint Anthony, Helper of the Poor" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 16 | Board of Lectors | Proclaimers of the Word of God during Mass. | "Proclaiming Christ the Living Word" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 17 | Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) | Promotes social justice, peace, and development. | "Justice and Peace Shall Embrace" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 18 | Church Wardens | Responsible for order, security, and support in liturgy. | "Orderliness for God’s House" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 19 | Precious Blood of Jesus Society | Encourages devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus. | "Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Save Us" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 20 | St. Mary’s Society | Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of St. Mary. | "Through Mary to Jesus" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 21 | Men of Order and Discipline (MOD) | Assists in maintaining order during parish events. | "Discipline in Service to Christ" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 22 | Legion of Mary | Apostolic lay group devoted to prayer and evangelization. | "To Jesus through Mary" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 23 | Catholic Biblical Instructors Union (CBIU) | Promotes knowledge and teaching of Sacred Scripture. | "Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 24 | Ave Maria Society | Encourages Marian devotion and family unity. | "Hail Mary, Full of Grace" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 25 | Altar Servers Association | Trains and guides altar servers in liturgical service. | "Serving at the Lord’s Altar with Joy" | [Insert] | [Insert] |
| 26 | Catechists Association | Teachers of the faith responsible for catechesis in the parish. | "Forming Disciples for Christ" | [Insert] | [Insert] |