Religious Ed

	ELEMENTARY
	SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS OF PENANCE AND EUCHARIST
	JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
OFFICE
(716) 824-8209

Religious Ed Registration Forms are available at the Office and in the Ushers’ Room on shelf marked Religious Ed. For Grades 1-6 and Grades 7-10.

Our staff of Catechists are dedicated men and women come from all walks of life and have been unselfish in their time and preparation to share the faith with our children. We have individuals who graduated from High School and College, From stay-at-home moms to full-time business people, from teachers to students, they are responding to Jesus’ command to teach all nations about Him. We are proud of Our staff of Catechists and invite you to consider joining with us to do this most important work. Manuals and supplies are provided. Contact Mrs. White at 824-8209 for further information.

ELEMENTARY

Coordinator: Paula White (Gr. 1-6) Grades 1-6, Choice of Tuesday Evening or Wednesday Evening, 7 PM - 8:15 PM. ACTIVE Parish-registered Families, with children attending Public School in Grades One through Six, register for formal religious education. Classes are held on a once-a-week basis from mid-September to early May following Public School Schedule. Students coming from another program and New families to the Parish are required to document prior grade level attendance. The textbook series used is BLEST ARE WE , RCL/Benziger Publishers. Pre-registration is necessary. A special early bird discount rate is given for fees PAID IN FULL by August 1st; Rates increase after September 1st.

In addition, there is a Home-School based program called Generations of Faith (GOF) which meets once a month for 3 hours. Families come together to pray, learn and prepare for the material they will teach their children at home. Several additional activities are required. For more info on GOF, call the Rel Ed Office @ 824-8209.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS OF PENANCE AND EUCHARIST

The Parish preparation for first reception of Penance and Eucharist begins with a formal registration separate from both parochial school and religious education classes. The enrollment meeting of Parent and Child is held in the late Fall. In the Spring, Parishioners are invited to choose a child as a PRAYER PARTNER, supporting them in prayer during this special time.

PENANCE

Students attending Second Grade are invited to be prepared for receiving the Sacrament of Penance for the first time.. A Commitment Ceremony in January begins the formal lesson time for students and their families. A PEACE DAY retreat is scheduled. Celebration of First Penance takes place in March for children who are satisfactorily prepared.

EUCHARIST

Students attending Third Grade are invited to be prepared for First Communion. A Commitment Ceremony in February begins the formal lesson time for students and their families. A Teaching Mass and JESUS DAY retreat are also scheduled. First reception of the Sacrament of Eucharist takes place in May for children who have met program requirements satisfactorily.

JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH

Coordinator: Judy Quinn (Gr. 7-10) Students in grade 7-10 attend two six-week session of mini courses either Monday or Thursday from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. In addition they attend a liturgy together, a special event, and must complete three hours of service. The mini courses are selected by the students and are relevant to their age and interest. The special events are different for each grade level. Some of the topics have been Advent and Christmas, Lent and Easter, Beatitudes, the Theology of the Body, Choosing Life. On the sixth session of each group of classes, a Project Night takes place in which parents attend with the students. The parents gather for the first hour to hear the speaker on the topic related to adolescence. Then they proceed to the classes for a brief presentation on what students have learned during the session. Progress sheets are given, as well as evaluations for students and parents.

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