CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION FOR SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS ADVANCEMENT (COSRA)
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About the Group
COSRA, as an organisation, was formed in September 1969 at the Holy Spirit Cathedral, Adabraka and nurtured into formal existence as a recognised youth group on January 31, 1970.
The idea of forming the organisation was conceived by Mr. Jonathan Thomas Ayikai Ankrah (now Rev. Monsignor) together with Messrs Peter Plange, Dominic Kwesi Ofei, W. J. K. Quashie, Joseph Attivie, John Gbolonyo and Joseph Agbesi, who were all catechumens under the tutelage of Rev. Bro. Marcus Hipolito (SVD). The Honourable Aaron Ofori-Atta, the then Speaker of the National Assembly of the First Republic was the first patron. Mr. J. T. A. Ankrah, however, left for further studies at St. Peter’s Major Seminary, Pedu and Mr. W. J. K. Quashie assumed leadership of the local COSRA. He was succeeded by Mr. Theodore Agbam.
The formation of this organisation was very timely as it filled a very important gap in the growth process of the church. The group appealed to students and graduates from various levels of education, apprentices, unemployed and workers who could not identify with existing youth groups and found the adult groups somewhat intimidating.
COSRA, therefore, combines the dynamism of youthfulness and the maturity of adulthood in its fold. Members are 18 years and above. With the establishment of COSRA, the situation where young Catholics came to church and left immediately after mass to repeat this process the next Sunday or any day of obligation due to the non-existence of challenging and effective youth fora, has been effectively mitigated to a large extent.
Many young Catholics now have a sense not only of belonging, but more importantly, a sense of mission with their association with COSRA.
MOTTO: SERVICE TO GOD AND MAN
SLOGAN: REVOLUTION! ACTION IN CHRIST
PATRON SAINT
Mother Mary is our patron saint
FINANCE
Membership dues, annual registration fees, levy, Retention fee and assistance from patrons/patronesses are used to finance COSRA.
Member Obligations
1. Members shall pay dues and levies as stipulated in the bye laws.
2. Members shall participate fully in all COSRA programmes and also attend meetings.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
A member enjoys all the full support of the entire organization at the local level on occasions of bereavement, wedding, outdooring, ordination etc as the constitution and bye-laws direct.
LEADERSHIP
1. President: Sister Bernice Ayiak-0244170680
2. Vice president: Sister Sheila Kaatori-0247280497
3. Secretary: Sister Irene Mwinkum-0249881185
4. Financial secretary: Brother Ampadu Benedict-0242887728
5. Organizer: Brother George Akuffu-0242955358
The idea of forming the organisation was conceived by Mr. Jonathan Thomas Ayikai Ankrah (now Rev. Monsignor) together with Messrs Peter Plange, Dominic Kwesi Ofei, W. J. K. Quashie, Joseph Attivie, John Gbolonyo and Joseph Agbesi, who were all catechumens under the tutelage of Rev. Bro. Marcus Hipolito (SVD). The Honourable Aaron Ofori-Atta, the then Speaker of the National Assembly of the First Republic was the first patron. Mr. J. T. A. Ankrah, however, left for further studies at St. Peter’s Major Seminary, Pedu and Mr. W. J. K. Quashie assumed leadership of the local COSRA. He was succeeded by Mr. Theodore Agbam.
The formation of this organisation was very timely as it filled a very important gap in the growth process of the church. The group appealed to students and graduates from various levels of education, apprentices, unemployed and workers who could not identify with existing youth groups and found the adult groups somewhat intimidating.
COSRA, therefore, combines the dynamism of youthfulness and the maturity of adulthood in its fold. Members are 18 years and above. With the establishment of COSRA, the situation where young Catholics came to church and left immediately after mass to repeat this process the next Sunday or any day of obligation due to the non-existence of challenging and effective youth fora, has been effectively mitigated to a large extent.
Many young Catholics now have a sense not only of belonging, but more importantly, a sense of mission with their association with COSRA.
MOTTO: SERVICE TO GOD AND MAN
SLOGAN: REVOLUTION! ACTION IN CHRIST
PATRON SAINT
Mother Mary is our patron saint
FINANCE
Membership dues, annual registration fees, levy, Retention fee and assistance from patrons/patronesses are used to finance COSRA.
Member Obligations
1. Members shall pay dues and levies as stipulated in the bye laws.
2. Members shall participate fully in all COSRA programmes and also attend meetings.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
A member enjoys all the full support of the entire organization at the local level on occasions of bereavement, wedding, outdooring, ordination etc as the constitution and bye-laws direct.
LEADERSHIP
1. President: Sister Bernice Ayiak-0244170680
2. Vice president: Sister Sheila Kaatori-0247280497
3. Secretary: Sister Irene Mwinkum-0249881185
4. Financial secretary: Brother Ampadu Benedict-0242887728
5. Organizer: Brother George Akuffu-0242955358
Mission Statement
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To bring together the Lay Faithful in the church. 2. To promote educational, social and religious activities for the development of members and the church. 3. To inculcate in members, the habit of discipline, self-respect, fear of God, love of neighbour, obedience and humility towards the attainment of true human good. 4. To stimulate and direct in every way possible, members ambition along the Christian way of life. 5. To support and encourage programmes for the personal development of the Youth in the church. 6. To encourage the spirit of voluntary service to the church among both members and the Lay Faithful of the church.
Meeting Information
Schedule
Every Tuesday at 6:00pm
Venue
Meeting Hall
Contact Information
Contact Person
1. President: Sister Bernice Ayiak-0244170680 2. Organizer: Brother George Akuffu-0242955358
Email
ayg2000@yahoo.com
Quick Stats
Group Type
Society
Meeting Frequency
Every Tuesday at 6:00pm
Status
Active
Activities
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