eligious Education for Children

We are excited to share and to communicate the message of Jesus in our classes. We are also committed to maintaining a safe and happy environment for teaching our children. Every catechist has attended intense training in workshops designed for keeping children safe.

Our program for Kindergarten students is the Our Sunday Visitor preschool program for 5 year olds, I Am Special. Our program for grades 1 through 6 is the Faith First Program from Resources in Christian Living, a Catholic Publication in Allen, Texas.

I will be happy to answer any questions or concerns about our parish program. Please come by or call the church office. May the blessings of our gracious God be yours.

Sister Ginny Vissing
Director of Religious Education

Schedule for Religious Education
10:45 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.

2006-2007
September 17, 24
October 8, 15
November 5, 12
December 3, 10
January 14, 21
February 11, 25
March 4, 25
April 1, 15, 22

Sacramental Preparation

Baptism: Parents of children who are seven years of age or older should attend a Baptism class on the first Sunday of the month, together with sponsors. Please contact the church office to register for this class. Notify Sister Ginny for further information.

First Penance: Parents who wish their child to receive the Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) are asked to attend 2 parent meetings in the fall. Children are instructed in small groups in homes of parent-catechists. There are six one-hour classes. The sacrament is celebrated in November on the Monday after Thanksgiving at 7:00 p.m. in the church.

First Eucharist: Parents whose children have been through the First Penance program are asked to attend 2 parent meetings in the spring for First Eucharist. Children are instructed in small groups in homes of parent-catechists. There are seven one-hour classes. The sacrament will be celebrated on the last weekend of April, 2007.