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Religious Education Philosophy
- We believe that religious Education instills an enthusiasm for living the Catholic faith.
- We believe that Religious Education presents our Catholic faith accurately, completely and consistently.
- We believe that Religious Education provides the knowledge to prepare students to live as members of a faith filled community, committed to the Gospel Message.
- We believe that Religious Education provides understanding and practice in the traditions of a Catholic Faith.
- We believe that religious Education integrates all content areas and is considered an ongoing life process in the development of our students.
Religious Education Goals
- Build a faith community by sharing the Christian formation with the home and the parish.
- Proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus by our thoughts, words and actions.
- Provide opportunities for students to serve others so that the value of service to others will be well understood.
- Provide consistent, daily classroom prayers and participation in para-liturgical and liturgical worship.
- Provide an atmosphere where a child’s self-worth and self-love is consistently valued and given the opportunity to grow.
Religious Education Program Information
Christian Youth Formation
Think About
Please work with your children and encourage them to grow in their faith. Pray with them as a family. Share your thoughts and tell them your stories of faith. Your children will see by your example, the importance of faith and Christian education. Respond to the many questions your child may ask. Never be afraid to say, "I do not know." Seek out the answers by asking your parish Pastor.
Encourage your child to take an active role in the life of Sacred Heart. They can become involved and serve their parish: as an Altar Server, Usher/Greeter, Committee member, CYF teacher or aide. They can become involved in the Youth Group and their community. The list goes on.
Most of all attend Mass as a family and participate in the Liturgy through song, prayer and Eucharist. Help your child grow in his/her faith by knowing, loving and serving God. Be Church!
Sacramental Life
Baptismal Preparation
The Baptismal Preparation program prepares parents and parents-to-be for the commitment they are making through this sacrament of initiation for their child. If you are expecting a new addition to your family, please make arrangements to attend the baptismal sessions BEFORE the birth of your child if at all possible. Classes are held as needed. Please call the parish office to register. Baptisms are held the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. The Baptismal Informaion Form can be found on the Forms
Confirmation
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process of instruction, prayer and reflection to bring interested candidates into full membership in the Roman Catholic Faith. This process is designed for:
- Persons who have never been baptized in any religion
- Persons baptized Catholic who formally received no other sacraments.
- Persons baptized in other Christian traditions who desire to join the Catholic community.
A team of professional staff and volunteer parishioners provide the catechesis and support for this journey toward full membership in the Catholic Church. This process begins each September and reaches its culmination at the Easter Vigil. Adults who are 20 years or older, contact Barbara Sharp, Pastoral Associate. Children ages 7-19, contact Mark Lyons, Director of Religious Education.