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Our programs are developmentally designed to assist children in learning about AND experiencing Catholic faith and traditions. We know that parents are the primary teachers of religion by the way they live out their faith. We, therefore, provide the families with the appropriate text for each child and ask that they instruct them from a home atmosphere where both parents and children can readily apply the contents of each lesson. Through the once-a-month multigenerational family gatherings, professional teachers are able to provide further informational support, a forum for discussion, and opportunities for community activities.

Directory of Educational Programs for Children

Children’s Religious Faith formation classes (grades 1-8) are designed for young people attending public schools, non-Catholic private schools or who are being home schooled. Our curriculum is based on a Sadlier home-based program wherein the parents teach the children for three weeks (using the text) according to their own development. The first Sunday of each month, the families gather in Carvlin Hall from 11:45am-1pm to share a multigenerational lesson/activity. The children’s home curriculum has a computer component if the family chooses to use it. Our sessions begin in Oct. and end in May. Tuition is $25.00.

REMINDER:  The Sunday Pre-School (four and five year olds) and the Children’s Liturgy of the Word (grades 1-5) programs will return to the 10:30 Liturgy with an OPEN-HOUSE on September 14 and the sessions will start the following week, September 21.  Be sure to attend the Open House to register your children.

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist preparation begins in February with Reconciliation. The suggested age for reception of these sacraments is second grade. There are three classes for each sacrament and they are taught on Sundays 11:45 -12:30 in the children's Liturgy of the Word room in the church. The dates will be posted in the Church Bulletin. Parents are asked to attend the classes with the children. Pre-registration is required in order to have the correct materials available.

Sunday pre-school (4-5 year olds) is offered during the 10:30 am Liturgy on Sunday. This program is designed to assist little people in learning about God through Bible stories. Tuition is $5.00 for the whole year.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (ages 6-11 years old) is offered during the 10:30am Liturgy on Sunday. This program allows young people to hear and discuss the Scripture Readings at their developmental level so they can apply it to their lives. The children normally return to the main body of the Church during the Creed.

Altar Servers (Acolyte Program) offers the training (Sunday mornings between the Masses) and opportunity for those who wish to help serve Mass. This program is open to all youth who have received their First Eucharist. Please contact the parish office for further information.