Ranusch Family Experience
Educational Experience
Master of Divinity, 1984
St. John Provincial Seminary, Plymouth MI
- Graduated magna cum laude
St. John Provincial Seminary, Plymouth MI
- Graduated magna cum laude
Master of Arts in Religious Studies, 1980
University of Detroit, Detroit MI
- Graduated summa cum laude
University of Detroit, Detroit MI
- Graduated summa cum laude
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, 1977
Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit MI
- Graduated magna cum laude
Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit MI
- Graduated magna cum laude
High School Diploma, 1973
East Catholic High School, Detroit MI
- Graduated valedictorian
Professional Experience
East Catholic High School, Detroit MI
- Graduated valedictorian
Professional Experience
Faith Formation Director, 1985-2010
St. Hubert Catholic Church, Harrison Township
- Directed Faith Formation from pre-school through adult formation
- Recruited, trained, supervised and served as ongoing resource for 110 catechists and assistants in program with 650 students.
- Conducted catechist training, lesson planning
- Supervised Children’s Liturgy of Word
- Arranged and supervised numerous Christian service experiences
- Directed and conducted RCIA process
- Organized and conducted Vacation Bible School for twenty years
- Conducted numerous scripture and other adult faith formation programs
- Directed Faith Formation from pre-school through adult formation
- Recruited, trained, supervised and served as ongoing resource for 110 catechists and assistants in program with 650 students.
- Conducted catechist training, lesson planning
- Supervised Children’s Liturgy of Word
- Arranged and supervised numerous Christian service experiences
- Directed and conducted RCIA process
- Organized and conducted Vacation Bible School for twenty years
- Conducted numerous scripture and other adult faith formation programs
Youth Minister/Adult Formation Director, 1984-85
St. Jude Catholic Church, Detroit
- Taught 7th & 8th grade religion classes in Catholic school
- Served as youth minister
- Conducted RCIA process and adult scripture courses
St. Jude Catholic Church, Detroit
- Taught 7th & 8th grade religion classes in Catholic school
- Served as youth minister
- Conducted RCIA process and adult scripture courses
Youth Minister/Adult Formation Director, 1980-84
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Lincoln Park
- Taught 7th & 8th grade religion classes in Catholic school
- Served as youth minister
- Conducted RCIA process and adult scripture courses
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Lincoln Park
- Taught 7th & 8th grade religion classes in Catholic school
- Served as youth minister
- Conducted RCIA process and adult scripture courses
Professional Certification
Level IV Certification in Catechetical Leadership
Certification in Pastoral Ministry
Level IV Certification in Catechetical Leadership
Certification in Pastoral Ministry
Deacon Paul T. Lippard
Employment:
ST. MARK PARISH
Director of Christian Formation, September 2009 until present
Supervised the Faith Formation Program. Recruited and trained Catechists. Taught Catechist Formation, Parent and Sacramental meetings. As Deacon, Baptismal prep, Baptisms, Funerals, Preaching, Communion Services.
ST. GERTRUDE PARISH
Director of Faith Formation, July 1996 until 2009 (13 years)
Supervised the Faith Formation Program. Recruited and trained Catechists. Taught Catechist Formation, Parent and Sacramental meetings. As Deacon, Baptismal prep, Baptisms, Funerals, Preaching, Communion Services. Initiated Service Work Camp, Lay Leadership Training Programs & Various Music Workshops.
Director of Faith Formation, July 1996 until 2009 (13 years)
Supervised the Faith Formation Program. Recruited and trained Catechists. Taught Catechist Formation, Parent and Sacramental meetings. As Deacon, Baptismal prep, Baptisms, Funerals, Preaching, Communion Services. Initiated Service Work Camp, Lay Leadership Training Programs & Various Music Workshops.
ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND PARISH
Director of Religious Education/Youth Minister, July 1984 until June 1996 (12 Years)
Directed Religious Education & Youth Ministry Programs. Initiated a Vacation Bible School program. (Ran for seven years. Averaged 100 students each year). Initiated the Jr. High Jamboree/Youth Conventions.
Director of Religious Education/Youth Minister, July 1984 until June 1996 (12 Years)
Directed Religious Education & Youth Ministry Programs. Initiated a Vacation Bible School program. (Ran for seven years. Averaged 100 students each year). Initiated the Jr. High Jamboree/Youth Conventions.
ST. BLASE PARISH
Junior High Section Head, July 1978 until June 1984 (6 Years)
Worked with over 500 Junior High students per year. Youth Minister for High School program.
Junior High Section Head, July 1978 until June 1984 (6 Years)
Worked with over 500 Junior High students per year. Youth Minister for High School program.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies/Scripture Major, May 1977
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.69 GPA. 53 Credit Hours in Religious Studies
Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies/Scripture Major, May 1977
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.69 GPA. 53 Credit Hours in Religious Studies
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Master of Arts, Major - “Early Christian Thought” May 1978
Completed the Masters Program in one year. GPA 3.83
Master of Arts, Major - “Early Christian Thought” May 1978
Completed the Masters Program in one year. GPA 3.83
SACRED HEART SEMINARY
Intermediate Undergraduate Diploma in Diaconal Studies, April, 2004
Intermediate Undergraduate Diploma in Diaconal Studies, April, 2004
Certification:
* Level IV + EMCF (Highest level for Directors of Religious Education) - Certified through 2012
* Level IV Family Life Minister with National Certification Standards (Highest level) - through 2010
* Level IV Pastoral Minister with National Certification Standards (Highest level) - Certified through 2010
* Level IV Youth Minister for the Archdiocese of Detroit (Highest level) - Certified through 2012
* Level IV + EMCF (Highest level for Directors of Religious Education) - Certified through 2012
* Level IV Family Life Minister with National Certification Standards (Highest level) - through 2010
* Level IV Pastoral Minister with National Certification Standards (Highest level) - Certified through 2010
* Level IV Youth Minister for the Archdiocese of Detroit (Highest level) - Certified through 2012
Accomplishments:
* Initiated Lay Ministry Workshops and The Parish Leadership Conference in 1997. Over the past 11 years, the Conference has expanded to six sites and trained up to 2000 participants a year.
* Initiated the Junior High Jamboree / Youth Convention for the Archdiocese of Detroit. As many as 2000 students participated each year.
* Initiated Music/Choir workshops, including: Christopher Walker (1998), Marty Haugen (1999), Bob Hurd (2000), Fr. Jim Marchionda, OP / John Angotti (2001) and David Haas (2002)
* Ordained Deacon October, 2004.
* Speaker for Catechist Formation, Parent Meetings, Archdiocesan Functions, Adult Formation, Youth Groups, Rainbow as well as Scripture Studies.
* Chaired the SERF Vicariate DRE Committee for three years.
* Program Director for the Detroit Society of Catechetical Leaders.
* Written articles for Religion Teacher’s Journal, Youth Magazine, Group, Catechist and Catholic Teen.
* Catholic Adaptation to “Getting the Lead Out of Leadership”
* Bible Study / Advent / Lent / Church History / Parenting Courses with PowerPoint Presentations
* Initiated Lay Ministry Workshops and The Parish Leadership Conference in 1997. Over the past 11 years, the Conference has expanded to six sites and trained up to 2000 participants a year.
* Initiated the Junior High Jamboree / Youth Convention for the Archdiocese of Detroit. As many as 2000 students participated each year.
* Initiated Music/Choir workshops, including: Christopher Walker (1998), Marty Haugen (1999), Bob Hurd (2000), Fr. Jim Marchionda, OP / John Angotti (2001) and David Haas (2002)
* Ordained Deacon October, 2004.
* Speaker for Catechist Formation, Parent Meetings, Archdiocesan Functions, Adult Formation, Youth Groups, Rainbow as well as Scripture Studies.
* Chaired the SERF Vicariate DRE Committee for three years.
* Program Director for the Detroit Society of Catechetical Leaders.
* Written articles for Religion Teacher’s Journal, Youth Magazine, Group, Catechist and Catholic Teen.
* Catholic Adaptation to “Getting the Lead Out of Leadership”
* Bible Study / Advent / Lent / Church History / Parenting Courses with PowerPoint Presentations
