Religious Education Registration
Open for those from First Grade – High School
Our Religious Education program offers instruction to students from First Grade through Grade 12. All Catholic children attending public or private non-Catholic schools are expected to participate in this program.
Our philosophy at St. Catherine’s Religious Education program is that parents are the primary educators of their children. Formal religious education is a necessary element of and a supplement to home teaching and example. Through an enjoyable classroom experience, children are nurtured in the truths and teachings of their faith and are called to worship and serve Jesus as they form their Christian identity and take their place in the Christian community. The curriculum is developmental and builds a broad base of religious knowledge. Our program reflects an integrated learning experience composed of catechesis, prayer, sacramental preparation, traditional Catholic doctrine, biblical studies, liturgy, community building, and other dimensions of vibrant Church life.
Religious Education is offered on Sundays and Wednesdays and requires pre-registration. Registration for the following year begins in April.
For more information contact Debbie Graleski, Coordinator of Religious Education by emailing Debbie here.
A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR
Catholic Education and Faith Formation are the backbone of raising our youth in the Church, both are required. This note is to encourage all parents (and grandparents) to make sure that your children (and grandchildren) are educated in the faith, come to church, and receive the sacraments. This is an integral part of “growing up Catholic” of “being Catholic” and the primary responsibility is with you the parents. Debra, our Director of Religious education has done a wonderful job of preparing formation classes and schedules. It’s a lot of work! She must also follow Diocesan guidelines as to preparation for children to receive the sacraments. We must all follow Church, Diocesan, and parish guidelines. No one is the exception! Does this sometimes cause hardship – yes! However, because it is so important the Church has established guidelines so that we all know what is expected and required. “Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children.” CCC 2223 “Education in the faith by the parents should begin in the child’s earliest years.” CCC 2226 When in doubt, always consult the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Aviso del párroco:
La educación católica y la formación en la fe son la columna vertebral de la crianza de nuestros jóvenes en la Iglesia, ambas son necesarias. Esta nota es para alentar a todos los padres (y abuelos) a asegurarse de que sus hijos (y nietos) sean educados en la fe, vengan a la iglesia y reciban los sacramentos. Esto es una parte integral de “crecer como católico” de “ser católico” y la responsabilidad principal es de ustedes, los padres. Nuestra directora de educación religiosa ha hecho un trabajo maravilloso al preparar las clases y los horarios de formación. ¡Es mucho trabajo! También debe seguir las pautas diocesanas en cuanto a la preparación de los niños para recibir los sacramentos. Todos debemos seguir las pautas de la Iglesia, la diócesis y la parroquia. ¡Nadie es la excepción! ¿A veces esto causa dificultades? ¡Sí! Sin embargo, debido a que es tan importante, la Iglesia ha establecido pautas para que todos sepamos lo que se espera y se requiere. “Los padres tienen la primera responsabilidad por la educación de sus hijos”. CIC 2223 “La educación en la fe por parte de los padres debe comenzar en los primeros años del niño”. CIC 2226 En caso de duda, consulte siempre el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica.