Parish Religious Education Program
PREP
Our Religious Education
Program is available to parish students who are attending non-Catholic schools
and are in grades 1 - 7. It is an opportunity for them to enhance their
knowledge of Scripture and help them prepare to receive the Sacraments of
Penance, Eucharist and, eventually, Confirmation.
Classes meet on Sunday Mornings
in
First and Second Grade Classes are designed for students
who are preparing to receive their First Holy Communion. This is a two-year
program which all students must attend in order to receive the Sacraments of
Penance and Eucharist. In addition to the textbook studies, the students will
also make visits to the church, learn the meaning of the various parts of the
Mass, and grow to understand the importance of having Christ in their lives.
Grades Three to Seven continue to develop the children’s
knowledge of Christ’s Church. The students will study the bible, liturgy,
church traditions, saints, sacraments and how to continue to serve the Lord
daily in their lives.
It is important that parents, those directly responsible
for their children’s religious welfare, take an active role in their child’s
Catholic education by helping them with their schoolwork, taking them to Mass
on Sunday and making them aware of their Christian surroundings. By their
example, adults can make a positive and meaningful influence in their child’s
spiritual growth towards Jesus and His Church.
Registration forms are
available in the Parish Office or may be downloaded from this site. Completed
Registration Forms may be returned to the Parish Office in person or by mail.