Catechesis
of the Good
Shepherd
Themes covered in this class:
Liturgical Colors and Calendar
Altar and Vestments
Signs and Symbols in Church
Messianic Prophecies from Isaiah, Micah, Numbers
Infancy Narratives of Jesus
Kingdom of God Parables
Good Shepherd
The Paschal Mystery
Baptism
Eucharist
Other Celebrations such as Pentecost, Last Supper, Epiphany
This "hands on" classroom gives children the learning experience of seeing the Gospel stories with the aid of props, pictures, learning activities and much more. Children learn at their pace but are guided to work with the materials that tell the story.
For 4 and 5 year olds
Meets Sunday morning during 10:00 Mass during the school year
Meets in the Atrium on the
Third Floor of the Fourth Street Building
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Early Childhood Education |
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During the 10:00 Mass every other Sunday there are volunteer moms and students who help with the Early Childhood program. The following classes in the Fourth Street School Building during the school year: Nursery 3-4 year olds 4-5 year olds |
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RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults |
Outline for Christian Initiation of Adults PERIOD OF EVANGELIZATION AND PRECATECHUMENATE FIRST STEP: ACCEPTANCE INTO THE ORDER OF CATECHUMENS PERIOD OF CATECHUMENATE SECOND STEP: ELECTION OR ENROLLMENT OF NAMES PERIOD OF PURIFICATION AND ENLIGHTENMENT THIRD STEP: CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION PERIOD OF POSTBAPTISMAL CATECHESIS OR MYSTAGOGY
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vIf you or someone you know is interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, call either Fr. Matt at the rectory or the Religious Ed office to learn more about the process of becoming Catholic.
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| This process involves a period of catechesis and study of scripture, tradition, doctrine, and rites.
EASTER VIGIL - New members are brought into the church during the Easter Vigil Mass. |
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Parish School of Religion
Just what is that? Until recent years our parish religion program was referred to as the CCD program. When asked what the letters stood for few could answer the question without a reference book. The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine program now carries the name Parish School of Religion (PSR). Our parish is blessed with a wonderful Catholic school, SPPS, where the children are taught religion throughout the day as well as their other subjects. PSR is for the parish children who attend one of the public schools in our area. These children gather on Wednesday evenings for religious instructions. PSR is staffed by twenty two volunteers. Most of these volunteers are a parent, grandparent or sibling of a child in the program. Most of the volunteers work out of the home, volunteer in other ministries in the parish, serve in their local community and school. We have 122 children in grades 1-8 and over one hundred high school youth attending this program. As our program continues to grow the need for more volunteers increases. If you feel called to this ministry Join our TEAM - call today 523-5078.
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First Reconciliation
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First Communion
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Confirmation
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vAll Second Grade Students *
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All Second Grade Students *
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vPreparation begins during 8th Grade
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*Sts. Peter & Paul Students and the Public School Children
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vLast Sunday in April
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vConfirmation is in October of 9th Grade
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