Classes begin Tuesday & Wednesday
September 21 & 22, 2010

Preschool through Grade 6 classes are offered on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 4:00—5:00 p.m. and Wednesday evenings, 6:30—7:30 p.m.

All students and parents meet in the Church first for communal prayer, and then the students are taken to their classrooms by their teachers.

Preschool: This class is for children ages 4-5 who are not yet attending Kindergarten. Children learn about the love of God through the stories, art, and music of the "I Am Special" program. Parents are welcome to stay with their child during class time.

Kindergarten: This class is for all children who are currently attending Kindergarten. Children experience the wonder of God through the lessons, stories, artwork, and music of the Kindergarten "I Am Special" program. Parents are welcome to stay with their child during class time.

Grades 1- 6: Students receive ongoing religious instruction that includes prayer, study, art, and service using the "We Believe" elementary program. Parents are welcome to assist in the classroom.

Preparation for Baptism: Students ages 7-17 will receive Catholic Initiation instruction similar to the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). The number of students preparing for Baptism will determine the time and day of class.

Preparation for First Penance and First Eucharist (all grades): Students must be at least seven years of age by March of 2011 and have at least one year of Catholic elementary religious instruction before being accepted into the final phase of sacramental preparation.

Beginning in January of 2011, all students who have fulfilled the aforementioned requirements will attend First Penance (Confession) and First Eucharist (Communion) preparation with a parent or guardian, during the regular class times, in the Church. Both Sacraments will be celebrated during the Spring of 2011.

Confirmation Preparation: See information below.

Classes are held every Sunday from 6:45—8:00 p.m. starting September 19, 2010. Please meet in the Church.

Grade 7: Students will study the New Testament and Grade 8 will learn about the Early Church through the study of the Creed. Grade 9 will develop Christian moral decision-making skills through their study of Morality. Students will receive ongoing religious instruction that includes prayer, study, and service with a focus on our Lord's life and teachings. All materials are available for parental review.

Classes are held every Sunday from 6:45—8 p.m. starting September 20, 2010. Please meet in the Church.

High school students who are accepted into the Confirmation program will participate in a two-year process that includes prayer, study, and service to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Some aspects of this process will include parental and/or sponsor attendance.

Note: Acceptance into the Confirmation program presumes that the student has had ongoing religious education and Mass attendance. If after assessment it is determined that the student has not, the completion of supplemental material will be required.

Classes are held every Thursday from 7:00—9:00 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall beginning September 9, 2010.

This process is designed to assist any interested adults in learning more about the Catholic Church. Those who desire to become Catholic will continue their journey of faith and prepare to receive the Sacraments of Baptism (or make a Profession of Faith if already baptized), Confirmation and Holy Communion.

Classes are held every Thursday from 7:00—9:00 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall beginning September 9, 2010.

This class is for baptized Catholic adults who would like to receive the Sacraments of Penance, Eucharist, and/or Confirmation. The Sacraments will be celebrated in April of 2011.

Classes are held every Tuesday from 7:00—9:00 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall beginning September 21, 2010. Registration forms are in the Parish Office

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