Welcome Catholic School Families.  We are glad you are here.  We are in the process of holding our annual sign up for Faith Formation Classes.  In the Catholic Schools your children have the daily opportunity to live their faith and grow each day. Your children are welcome to join our Sunday classes as well, which gives them another Catholic Community group.   I also continue to encourage you and your families to get involved in the other programs that we are offering.   
 

Our primary goal is to partner with you in your child’s faith journey.  We are here to assist you and your family to facilitate a personal encounter with Our Lord.

We offer in person faith formation classes for children in Kindergarten to Grade 5.  We offer preparation classes for Baptism, Confirmation, Communion, and Penance.   We offer youth faith formation and youth groups for our children starting in grade 4 through high school.  Click on your child’s grade to see what is being offered this year to help facilitate your child’s spiritual journey.  

 Kindergarten   Grade 1    Grade 2    Grade 3    Grade 4    Grade 5    Grade 6    Grades 7-12

For those that are preparing to start the Sacrament Program, please note that it is a two-year process, starting at least in second grade.   In the first year, your child will start with preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Fall, and make the Sacrament in the late winter.  In the Spring of the first year, the Sacrament Preparation for Confirmation will begin and go through the early fall of the second year.  In the Fall of the second year, Communion preparation will take place, with the reception of the Sacraments of Confirmation in the early Spring months. 
In addition to our Sacraments Programs, we have a lot of other programs being offered for grade school students, along with adult programs:

• Monthly Craft Days – Open to all children ages 4 to grade 6.  Saturday afternoons from 1:30 to 4 pm.  Each month has a special theme and Church teaching.  Takes place in the Church Hall.   All are welcome to attend, though each are asked to sign up by the Monday prior to the event by clicking on this page.

• Grade 4-6 Youth Group Nights – bi-weekly Saturday evenings from 5 to 7:30 pm in the church hall.   All are welcome to come to one or both and bring a friend.

• Middle and High School Youth Group Nights – Bi-weekly on Sunday evenings from 4 to 7 pm open to students in Grades 7 to 12.  A time for formation, prayer, games, food, and fun.  Takes place in the Church Hall

• Family Prayer Nights – All families are welcome to join us for a monthly prayer night, where we will dive into and learn different styles of prayers found within the rich tradition of our faith.  The nights will consist of prayer, a little take home activity, and an opportunity to socialize after.  The event will be on the second Tuesdays of the Month at 6 in the Church.  Please note that the prayer portion will take no longer than 30 minutes.   The first night is on October 11 at 6 pm.  

• Babysitting program during the 9 am Mass for our toddlers will be offered in the hall classroom.  We are currently looking for volunteers for this ministry.

We look forward to journeying with you and your family this upcoming year.  As always, we are here for you, so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let us know.  And lastly please know that we are praying for you and your family!

God Bless,
Lisa Daugherty, Karen Brockway, Derick Alexandre, Fr. Chris Martel
St. Catherine Parish Staff