The primary focus of our religious education program is faith formation.  Faith formation is an ongoing development of the whole person into the image of God with lifelong faith formation a priority.

Children enroll in our religious education program in 1st grade.  This is our foundation year where children learn about God is our father, the blessed trinity, Jesus’ family, Jesus’ teachings about love, prayer, sacraments and much more.  Sacramental preparation begins in 2nd grade with First Reconciliation.  Children will be fully prepared to celebrate by classroom teachings and a retreat.  We do require two full years of faith formation for children to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation, therefore it’s encouraged to enroll children in 1st grade.  Sacramental preparation continues in 3^rd grade with preparation for and the celebration of Confirmation and First Eucharist beginning in 2019-2020.  Our faith formation programs will continue as usual for all others.

For the next three years, we will be transitioning toward the Sacramental model outlined by the Diocese of Manchester.  In order to accomplish this, in 2018-2019, we will prepare 2nd grade for First Reconciliation, grades 3^, 9 and 10 for Confirmation.  For 1^st grade, it will be their foundation year.  Grades 4, 5, 6, &7 will attend faith formation class as usual and then prepare for Confirmation within the next two years.

We will still offer our monthly parent faith formation sessions for all adult family members, with Mr. Derick Alexandre.  The goal of this New Diocesan action is lifelong faith formation we hope you will be involved. 

In closing, parents are the most important factor in the development of the faith formation of their children and adolescents!  We love to have our parents/grandparents involved.  If you would like to help in any capacity, as a catechist, substitute catechist, classroom helper, catechist/ aide for children’s ministries during the Sunday 9a.m. Mass please do not hesitate to contact Lisa Daugherty.
 

Registration has closed for 2018/2019.  If you have questions or want additional information, please contact Lisa Daugherty.
 

 Yours in Christ,

Lisa Daugherty, Director of Religious Education

All sacramental preparation takes place within the regular scheduled class.  With an exception to sacramental retreats.
 
2018-2019
For Children in 1st grade this is their foundation year, children are expected to be in their second year of faith formation prior to the reception of First Reconciliation.  It is recommended to enroll children in the 1st grade.
 
For Children in 2nd grade they will prepare for and celebrate First Reconciliation in the Spring of 2019 DTBD. 

Children/Adolescents in grades 3, 9 & 10 will prepare and celebrate Confirmation. All sacraments will be celebrated in the Spring of 2019 DTBD. 

For Children enrolled at St. Catherine School, Sr.  Jeannette will prepare all 2nd grade students for First Reconciliation and all 3rd grade students for Confirmation within the school classrooms.  Please be reminded as we prepare all 2nd and 3rd grade students for the sacraments.  The reception/celebration of the sacraments needs to be initiated at your home parish.  Please do not hesitate in contacting your parish for information.
 
2019-2020
For Adolescents enrolled in grades 6, 7, & 8 in 2018-2019 they will prepare and celebrate Confirmation in Spring of 2020 DTBD
 
2020-2021
For Adolescents enrolled in grades 4 & 5 in 2018-2019 they will prepare and celebrate Confirmation in Spring of 2021 DTBD
 
Note if you attend Catholic High School you will need to register for Confirmation Preparation classes.  Please see our registration form.
 
Please note that all families must be registered in the Parish in order for children to attend Religious Education or Confirmation classes.  We welcome you!  You are asked to call the Rectory office to register 622-4966.

If you have any questions please contact Lisa Daugherty.