The new director of religious education for Saint Gabriel the Archangel Parish, Carneys Point, is a veteran in faith formation and education programs.
And that’s only at 20 years old.
Glendy Ramirez has been part of the Saint Gabriel community since the 2010 parish merger with Saint James in her hometown of Penns Grove. She has served as a Eucharistic Minster, been part of the parish choir, participated in the Diocese of Camden’s recent School of Discipleship and even helped with CCD classes since age 14.
“I am very devoted to my faith,” she said.
Ramirez attended Guardian Angels Regional School, Gibbstown, and Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill. She is currently pursuing her college degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
She credits her mother, Maria Lira, as the inspiration for her faith – and her newest role at her parish.
“She is the leader of our Sacred Heart of Jesus group. She’s very involved in our parish,” Ramirez said. “My mother has always encouraged me to do more for our community, and when the opportunity presented itself, I was very excited to begin my new journey.”
Ramirez hopes to see more of her peers become involved in their faith.
“I would like to encourage teens and younger adults to get involved with their parishes,” she said. “It’s truly very moving and exciting to be a part of something so beautiful.”
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