RELIGIOUS EDUCATION |
|
Kindergarten Grade 1 |
EDGE |
LifeTeen |
Confirmation Oneight |
Mass's |
|
each month Sept - May Summer Schedule: *June 20 *July 17 (Sat.) *August 22 |
|||||
during 9:30 a.m. Mass Parental attendance required at Mass |
6:30 p.m. until 7:30 |
6:30 p.m. until 8:00 |
7:00 p.m. until 8:30 |
7:00 p.m. until 8:30 |
5:30 PM |
RE consists of a period of time each week where teachers (catechists) teach a curriculum of study to the students and share their faith in Jesus.
|
Parents have always been the primary educators of children in Religious Education and faith formation. To aid parents in this ministry, The Church of St. Peter offers two options for the faith formation and Religious Education of young people; John Ireland Catholic School and Religious Education |
Classes for Religious Education are in session from September through April.
Cost per student is $70 per year for grades 2 through 11. Pre-school, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 is $15 per year. In addition there is a $10 fee for each year for each sacramental program participated in. Sacramental programs are in 2nd grade & 11th grade.
Tuition covers all expenses for materials, administration, and facility use.
Payment must accompany registration or contact the office to arrange a payment plan before classes begin. No one will be denied access to the program because of inability to pay the fee.
Scholarship applications are available at the Religious Education office.
SACRAMENTS
Students in the 2nd grade or above in Religious Education and John Ireland School are invited to partake for the first time in two Sacraments. In the fall of the year, students are prepared by the church and their parents for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This sacrament celebrates God's love and forgiveness and our gratitude in being freed of sin.
First Eucharist
In the Spring of the year the students in the 2nd grade or above in Religious Education and John Ireland School are prepared to celebrate First Eucharist. In this sacrament we are nourished and fed with the word of God and the gift of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ under the forms of bread and wine. This sacrament helps us to draw closer to Jesus Christ and to live lives that are directed by the Holy Spirit. First Eucharist is celebrated during the Easter Season.
|
ConfirmationIn the 11th grade students become candidates for Confirmation in which they study and prepare to receive the last of the Initiation Sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist). Confirmation celebrates the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit which empowers the Christian to live a Christian life and to go forth to share the good news of Jesus in word and action. |
BaptismBaptism is our initiation into the life of Jesus Christ |
The baptism of your child is very important to you and our parish. Your child will experience Christian love through you, your family, friends, and our parish. Baptism is a responsibility for the parents, godparents, and the parish. Our parish pre-baptism program is designed to help all of us prepare for that special moment and do the best possible job of sharing our faith in the months and years ahead.
Pre-baptism gatherings are held 4 times a year in: September, November, February,and April.
CURRICULUMS USED
Pre-School through Grade 6:
Pflaum Gospel Weekly (www.pflaum.com) This curriculum will help your son or daughter to better understand the Sunday readings before or after Sunday Mass.
Grades 7 & 8:
THE EDGE combines the best of LifeTeen in a middle school youth ministry program designed and intended to bring our early adolescents closer to Jesus, the Catholic Church, the Sacraments, and Sacred Scripture. THE EDGE meets the educational, spiritual, emotional, & social needs of middle school youth all in one exciting ministry.
7th Grade ONLY - The "Gift of Sexuality and Relationship"
Grade 9 & 10:
LifeTeen is a complete high school youth ministry program designed to bring teens closer to Christ. Through vibrant Eucharistic spirituality and relevant Catechesis the program creates widespread opportunities for teens to grow in their faith. As a faith community, teens will grow in understanding of what it means to be young and Catholic in the new millennium.
Grade 11, Confirmation:
Oneight is LifeTeen's Confirmation program that calls us to reflect on Acts 1:8 and asks the question; what does it mean to witness out Catholic faith. The Oneight series is a collections of sessions based on creative and experiential catechetical methods of instructions.
In additions to these new programs, we will continue to offer a LifeTeen mass once a month in which our youth will be involved in liturgical ministries. Please join us the 2nd Sunday of the month at 5:30 pm beginning in October and ending in April to celebrate together as a community.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Wednesday Evening: If the school district cancels classes on Wednesday, evening classes at the Church of St. Peter are also cancelled.
Sunday Morning: If Masses are cancelled, classes are also cancelled.
Please tune in to KRBI 105.5 FM for weather related announcements.
FEEDBACK
We want to hear from you! If you have comments, suggestions or helps, please let us know.
You can reach us by Email