Children's Religious Education

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Children's Religious Education

What Is Children’s Catechesis?

The goal of catechesis is to bring people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In addition to teaching the doctrines of the Catholic Church, we welcome and form children as disciples of Jesus through prayer, liturgy and sacraments. We encourage participation in the faith community and the mission of the Church by fostering Catholic faith traditions and providing opportunities for Christian service.

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What Do We Do?

Our religious education program serves children in Preschool through Grade 5 who attend public, independent, and home schools as well as all parish children and families preparing for their first celebration of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. We provide preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation for older children. We offer Vacation Bible School in June for parish children Preschool-Grade 5.

What’s Going On?

News and Notes for Families (link)

Weekly Notes for Catechists (link)

RE Calendar 2011-2012 (link)

Class Schedule 2011-2012 (link)

Sacramental Preparation (First Reconciliation and First Communion) (link)

Dates of meetings and events
Requirements

Lesson Schedule for September-December 2011 (link)

Parent Handbook (link)

Vacation Bible School (link)

Stewardship of Time and Talent (link)

Serving as a catechist
Other volunteer opportunities

Safe Environment Program and Policies (link)

Pulpit Announcement

Registration for Religious Education begins on May 9. Parents, be aware that if you want your children to receive First Communion in 2nd grade, they must first complete 1st grade at SJSE or RE. Likewise, if you want your children to receive Confirmation in 8th grade, they must first complete 6th and 7th grades at SJSE or RE. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center and in the parish or RE offices. Please see contact information in the bulletin if you have questions.

Special Events

CATHOLICISM SERIES

Explore aspects of our Faith while seeing different cultures and places around the globe that contribute to the beauty and universality of the Church. Meet every Thursday, April 26 through June 28, in the Mother Teresa room. Morning session at 10:00 am; evening session at 7:00 pm. Childcare available in the nursery.

Anointing of the Sick, May 19 & 20

Anyone seriously ill, scheduled for surgery or suffering the burdens and infirmities of advanced age is invited to be anointed at the 5:00 Mass Saturday May 19 or 5:00 Sunday May 20. Only those who preregister and are seated in the reserved section at the front of church will be anointed at these Masses. Please call the office at 432-0268 to preregister. If you wish to be anointed but are unable to do so at these Masses, please contact the parish office to schedule an appointment for anointing at another time.