IGLESIA EPISCOPAL DOMINICANA

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Scholarship Programs

Nourishing the Mind and the Spirit

Education is an essential ingredient to improving the quality of life in third world countries.  Of the 8 million people living in the Dominican Republic (DR), 1.5 million have had less than 3 years of schooling.  Education is compulsory through the sixth grade.   However 13% of all eligible children in this age group are not enrolled in school.  In addition, 59% of those finishing 8th grade do not continue their education.  Not included in these statistics are the children of migrant Haitians who illegally enter the country to work in sugar cane fields.

For over 100 years the Episcopal Church in the DR has nourished the mind and spirit of young people.  During the last 10 years, the Diocese has expanded its ministry of education with the opening of 10 new schools, bringing the number of schools to 18. 

 Episcopal schools must be self-supporting, because the diocese does not have the resources to subsidize them.  Therefore, schools depend upon tuition fees to cover their costs.  Even so, the diocese is committed to providing an education to young people, regardless of their ability to pay or religious affiliation.  A "SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM" program supported by individuals and churches in the United States allows the diocese to do so.

In 2004 over 4,500 students where educated in Episcopal Schools.  Students.  Students in public and private schools in  the Dominican Republic wear uniforms which does away with class distinctions.  Many schools have morning and afternoon sessions involving different students and grade levels. Many of our Episcopal Schools also offer adult education classes.

Following is a list of our educational institutions: 

 

School Location Grades Students Rector
Angelitos de Dios Santo Domingo Pre - 3 60 Rev. Margarita Santana
Buen Pastor San Pedro Pre - 4 125 Sister Gabriela
Buen Samaritano San Francisco Pre - 4 64 Rev. Federico Salcedo
El Nino Jesus Montellano Pre - 3 60 Rev. Ramon Ubiera
Jesus Nazareno San Franciso Pre - 12 425 Rev. Federico Salcedo
La Anunicacion Santiago Pre - 4 200 Rev. Salvador Almonte
La Transfiguracion Bani Pre - 6 120 Rev. Hernan Villalba
Nido de Amor Puerta Plata Pre - 3 35 Rev. Rafael de la Cruz
San Andres Santo Domingo Pre - 12 500 Rev. Moises Quezada
San Esteban San Pedro Pre - 12 475 Rev. Sandino Sanchez
San Gabriel Consuelo Pre - 6 80 Rev. Daniel Samuel
San Jose Boca Chica Pre - 6 150 Rev. Felix Encarnacion
San Marcos Haina Pre - 12 1010 Rev. Tony Garcia
San Mathias Santa Bani Pre - 6 210 Rev. Ercilia Peralta
Santa Cruz Santa Fe Pre - 8 325 Rev. Nephtaly Desir
Santiago Apostol Angelina Pre - 3 30 Rev. Neptaly Desir
Todos Los Santos La Romana Pre - 12 425 Rev. Margarita Santana
Jesus Peregrino Barahona Pre - 3 60 Rev. Smith Milien

"Lilies of the Field" is another diocesan scholarship program.  This program provides advanced education financial assistance to Episcopal students who are active in their churches. 

The only way to change a third-world country is through education.  You can help by supporting our Scholarship Programs".

"You Are My Witnesses"

St. Luke 28: 48

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