Centre changes it name

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The Native Pastoral Centre will be changing its name to the Native Catholic Community Parish in the new year.

By making the name change, Native Pastoral Centre volunteer assistant director Jack Bell hopes to avoid "confusion caused between our organization and the (Canadian) Native Friendship Centre." People often get the two groups confused because their names sound alike, says Bell.

The Native Pastoral Centre, however, will still be offering the same services the organization began in Feb. 1980; teaching the catholic faith as well as Native cultural beliefs.

Bell explained the centre will prepare people for the seven Catholic sacraments such as baptism and communion. The organization also offers "faith workshops" and Christopher Leadership courses to teach people public speaking and communication skills.

Located at 10829 ? 105 Ave. in Edmonton, the centre tries to instill pride in youth by inviting Elders to speak to them about traditional ways.

Bell says they have an open membership and everyone is welcome to attend regular Sunday masses at 11 a.m.