Sr. Elizabeth Crotty

Sr. Elizabeth Crotty, I.B.V.M.
Director of Religious Education

Sister Elizabeth has been ministering at SMMP since 1990. As Director of Religious Education, she is responsible for the early faith formation of the children of the parish from 3 year olds through 5th grade. The Religious Education Program includes approximately 800 children as well as 160 Catechists and more than 50 other volunteers in the program. Besides weekly classes, Sister is responsible for the Sacramental programs for both Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. Sister also is responsible for and acts as a resource for the coordinators of our other children’s programs : Vacation Bible School, Liturgy of the Word, and Children’s Masses.

Prior to coming to SMMP, Sister Elizabeth was a teacher, principal, director of Religious Education, service commission director and pastoral care minister. SMMP provides an opportunity to do the work she loves best- working with children and their parents.

Sister Elizabeth is a member of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary ( Provincial House - Loretto Convent in Wheaton) and presently serves as a Provincial Counselor to her community.

Sister has an MA in Religious Education and a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry and numerous post-graduate Theology credits.

Although Sister is at SMMP six days a week she does take time to relax by reading mysteries, doing crossword puzzles, Suduko, and even a few computer games and spending time with her family, friends and the Sisters of her religious community.