Our parishes support parents as the primary educators of their children. We appreciate the task assigned to us by you to assist in the Religious Education of your children.
Families are encouraged to attend the Sunday Liturgy together. Participation in Sunday Mass is where Faith formation takes place. Attendance at Sunday Mass is important along with attendance at Religious Education classes. Religious Education classes should not replace attendance at Sunday Mass.
Four program options are available to suit your busy schedule. Three of the options are bi-weekly meetings at a designated parish. The fourth option is an intensive week long program during the summer. The four options are presented at below . When registering your child(ren) you will make one selection per child which will become their year long program. Changing days and times is not allowed. All registrations will be completed online.
Bi-weekly Program registration fee $60 per student.
Option 1: Sunday mornings 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Option 2: Sunday evenings 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Option 3: Monday afternoons 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Summer Program - week long, registration fee $250 per student (includes lunch)
Option 4: Aug 12 - 16, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm daily
All children are entitled to be given an education in the holy Catholic faith. If the cost of Faith Formation classes is a hardship, please contact Mrs. Laferriere privately before completing the online registration.
Grades K-5 - Grades K-5 will be using the Bible as our textbook and St. Mary's press curriculum. We will be diving into scripture and our rich Catholic faith.
Grades 6-8 will be using their bibles along several teaching tools to help us understand the Bible and of Catholic faith better. We will be using the Ascension program, Encounter.
Grades 9 & 10 will be preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation using LifeTeen's Purpose program. The Confirmation Program will include service, class hours, retreats, discussions and more.
* After the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Fall of 10th grade, the students will participate in Coffee with Christ, an interactive program , with discussion, fellowship, food and faith. Confirmation is not a graduation from faith formation or from our faith, it is a new beginning for our young people to continue their faith journey. The post Confirmation program will help our young people learn how to continue their faith journey in a laid-back setting, and help them begin the next step in their life long faith journey.
Sacramental preparation is required for youth in grades 2, 9 & 10.