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ADOPT A SEMINARIAN
St. Herman Theological Seminary
Kodiak Alaska
Parishes, groups
and individuals are able to sponsor seminarian students attending
St. Herman Theological Seminary in Kodiak.
• List of Seminarians
and their sponsors |
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"Those
who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing."
(Psalm 34:10) |
Responsibilities of Seminarian:
- Communicate several times throughout each year with sponsor
during the adoption period regarding course of studies, progress
of education, information on family and lifestyle, use of funds
being provided, etc.
- Maintain studies in such a way that graduation will be completed
within 4 years.
Responsibilities of St. Herman Seminary:
- Provide pictures of seminarian and family (if applicable) to
project Coordinator to be included in sponsor packet.
- Work in partnership with Coordinator regarding student's progress
and any problems impacting successful completion of course of
studies.
- Provide a written invitation to sponsor for the seminarian's
graduation.
Announce name and location of sponsor as adopted seminarian is
graduated.
- If attending the graduation ceremonies, sponsor will be recognized
and included in activities with the seminarian.
- Assist adopting sponsor in locating lodging when visiting seminarian
or attending graduation ceremony.
- Provide the sponsor a "Certificate of Graduation" once the
seminarian has successfully completed studies.
- Include "Adopt a Seminarian" Dinner as a part of the Annual
St. Herman Seminary Graduation Activities.
Responsibilities of Sponsor:
- Communicate as often as possible with adopted seminarian during
the adoption period.*
- Provide support for necessary incidental items through a contribution
of $2,400 per year during the seminarian's studies inclusive of
the "Mentor Year" if applicable to the seminarian - not to exceed
4 years per adopted student. This amount is based on $200 per
month for 12 months.
- Mail sponsor contribution directly to Outreach Alaska for distribution
to seminarian.
- Address any concerns regarding the student's progress directly
to the staff of St. Herman's Seminary or Outreach Alaska coordinator.
Responsibilities of Outreach Alaska:
- Will determine placement of seminarian for adoption assignment
and report this to Bishop NIKOLAI and Father Chad Hatfield, Seminary
Dean.
- Provide sponsor packet inclusive of the "Adoption Agreement"
to sponsor at time of assignment.
- Maintain regular contact with and support to sponsors, seminarians,
and St. Herman's Theological Seminary staff to ensure progress
and success of the project.
- Establish and maintain responsible accounting procedures of
all sponsor fees.
- Make monthly payments of $200 directly to seminarian except
for when studies are not in session – summer months. During
that time, payments will be held for distribution for the beginning
of the new seminary year for returning travel expenses from villages
into Kodiak or other incidental start up needs of the seminarian
for the new year of studies.
- Provide written understanding of contribution procedure and
helpful mailing materials for sponsor.
*Teens and other youth are encouraged to participate in the
correspondence with adopted seminarians.
An Institution of The Diocese of Alaska
2421 Perry St. • Wichita, KS
67204
316-832-0734
info@outreachalaska.org |
