Junior Catholic Daughters
Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas, otherwise known as JCDA, is a unique
organization that is exclusively for Catholic girls, ages 6 through 18. Our Blessed
Mother, Mary, is our Patroness.
The JCDA Program is based on four objectives:
- To promote the development of the whole person through programs of self-identity,
personal growth, and peer group relationships;
- To promote service to others in the parish, community, and JCDA;
- To encourage spiritual growth by providing opportunities for personal prayer, liturgy,
and ecumenical understanding; and
- To encourage programming that is open, flexible, and creative to current needs and
concerns.
The JCDA members accept, act, and live the Christian message, in service to God
through others in a variety of activities. The areas of involvement include
Message, Service, and Community.
JCDA/Court Marion is based out of St. Mary Parish in Mt. Angel; however, qualifying
girls from surrounding parishes are welcome to join JCDA/Court Marion. Each member
is given a blue sash and earns project and activity pins to attach to her sash.
Court activities include regular meetings; furthering religious education; involvement
in Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy projects, such as the annual May Crowning,
Adopt-a-Seminarian program, baby shower for the Fr. Taaffe Foundation, and nursing
home assistance; scholarships; fundraisers. Court Marion also participates in State
JCDA activities, including the State JCDA Conventions and State JCDA Fun Days.
Meeting Dates:
Girls, age 6 Years through 8th Grade, meet on the 2nd Fridays of September through
May, from 3-4:15 PM. High School girls meet on the 1st Sundays of October through
May, after the 10 AM Mass.
For more information, contact Linda Mayer, (503) 981-9090 or email
WeAre1Body@msn.com