The parish religious education program exists to assist parents in their responsibility in forming their children in the Catholic Christian faith into which they have been baptized. The parish, in cooperation with parents seeks to inform the children through instruction, prayer, service, and values.
In order to serve the needs of our children we offer (1) a family centered program, (2) a home based and (3) a parish based program. Appropriate student, catechist and parent materials are provided. Volunteer catechists are interviewed, screened and trained to teach moderately sized classes. Materials and ongoing support and training are provided through the director.
All of these programs provide opportunities for children with special needs to participate. In addition, religious education offers sacramental preparation for children. The parents are an important partner in this preparation; opportunities for adult faith formation are provided throughout the child’s faith journey. In cooperation with our school principles, the religious education director prepares the liturgies for the parish’s first reconciliation, communion and confirmation celebrations.