Health Ministry

Health Ministries at Holy Name of Jesus is ready for an exciting New Year in 2020. The parish has an opportunity to be a part of a health culture as we journey together to become an Upgrade Church.

The Upgrade Church in church programs applies the principles of faith and evidence-based curriculum to encourage healthy behaviors that can last a lifetime.

If you would like to volunteer in this exciting new ministry, please contact Shannon Long, Faith Community Nurse of Holy Name of Jesus. slong@holynameparish.net

Virtual walking Challenge 2020

What is Virtual Walking Challenge?

The challenge is a fun way to encourage you, your family, and your faith community to be more physically active. Each week of the event, you will receive a newsletter with quick tips and ideas for staying active and connected during this pandemic. Using the Walking Challenge Log, you will keep track of how much you walk each day. For every 10 minutes of walking, you will receive 1 point. At the end of the challenge, you will count the total number of points you have accumulated throughout the four weeks.

How Long is the Event?

This is a four week event that begins on Monday, June 8 and ends on Sunday, July 5. During these four weeks, you will be challenged to increase how much you walk from week to week.

Who can participate?

Anyone can take part in this challenge!

How do I sign-up?

What to expect:

Each week of the event, you will be emailed a newsletter with quick tips and ideas for staying active and connected during this pandemic. Using the Walking Challenge Log, you will keep track of how much you walk each day. For every 10 minutes of walking, you will receive 1 point.

At the end of the challenge, you will count the total number of points you have accumulated throughout the four weeks. Submit total points in a post-event survey to be eligible for prizes

Virtual Walking Challenge Sign-up

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