The Religious Education Program focuses on the spiritual growth of the youth of our parish who attend public school. With a full time Director and a part-time secretary, many adult volunteers are trained to teach religion on various levels. Up-to-date textbooks as well as videos and other resources enhance the curriculum for each grade level. Confessions, paraliturgies, and class Masses are provided, as well as Service projects, field trips, and outreach activities. Everyone involved - teachers, parents, and youth - strive to give 100% effort to provide a pleasant atmosphere for sharing our faith. With the continual presence of the parish priests and good advice and guidance from a Religious Education Board, an excellent program is in place.

Registration forms and more information available from the Religious Education office Phone -- 833-8687
Elementary Grades - PK-8		Using the Sadlier textbook series and the diocesan curriculum, volunteer teachers from the parish teach the classes. Parents can choose Tuesday evening, Wednesday evening, or the summer program.
First Penance - Grade 2		First Penance preparation involves a formal Commissioning at Mass, special lessons geared toward the Sacrament, parent sessions, a 3-hour retreat.
First Eucharist - Grade 3		First Eucharist involves a formal Commissioning at Mass, special lessons geared toward the Sacrament, parent sessions, a Teaching Mass, and a 3-hour retreat.
Confirmation - Grade 11		Young people in Grade 11 are elegible to prepare for confirmation, which takes place in the spring, after Easter. A series of six sessions begins in January. An overnight retreat is also part of the program. Candidate must have completed religious courses in Grade 9 and 10 at a Catholic high school or parish religious education program, and should be attending weekly mass.
Summer Program		Children in Grades 4 - 8 may opt to attend summer classes instead of the weekly classes during the school year. Eleven sessions in July provide 33 hours of lessons, field trips, and liturgical experiences.
RCIA For Children - Grades 3 - 8		RCIA for children is a two year program for older children who have missed their Sacraments. It is held on Sunday mornings at 9AM.
Liturgy of the Word for Children - Ages 4-12		During 4:30 pm Sat. & 9AM Sunday Masses children go to the sacristy to hear the readings proclaimed at their level. They listen to and share the main ideas from the readings and reflect how they can live the Good News during the week. Then they return to the Church to be with their families for the rest of the Mass.
Vacation Bible School		During the last full week of July children ages 4-12 spend a week of fun with great music, crafts, Bible stories, games, videos, and snacks. VBS begins at 9 AM and ends at 12 Noon each day.

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