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Office of Religious Education & Formation Mamie Perry 395-3881 [email protected]
Religion Classes and Faith Formation for Grades K - 11Registration. New students are required to bring a copy of their Baptismal certificate. A $20.00 registration fee is charged to help cover the cost of student resources and materials used for the classes.
Many volunteers help to maintain our education program and activities. Catechist, classroom helpers, restroom monitors, hall safety and traffic safety monitors, are guided by the education coordinator. All vounteers and employees who minister to our young people are required to attend Safe Environment Education Classes and must be willing to update their certification each year.
Classes will meet monthly
Schedules will be sent to families in regards to date and time of class gatherings.
Grades K-1-2-3-4-5-6: Wednesday @ 5:00-6:00pm
Grades 7-8-9-10 : Wednesday @ 7:00-8:00pm
Confirmation: Wednesday @ 6:45-8:00pm
Safe Environment Education - It is a Diocease of Lafayette requirement that all volunteers and staff attend a Safe Environment initial training and a yearly update to remain active in any parish ministry or catholic school. Yearly updates can be achieved by attending a Safe Environment Continuing Education class offered through St. Joseph or online at Virtus (www.virtusonline.org). For more information please call the Education Office @ 985-395-3881.
In addition to the training offered to volunteers and staff, we are also mandated to offer safe environment education to our students as part of religious education. Parents are invited to attend these informatative sessions. Information packets will also be mailed to each home as part of the Safe Environment program as well.
Safeguarding All of God's Family from sexual abuse and related dangers is accomplished through awarness. The Safe Environment program helps children and youth to identify early on when they are uncomfortable with a situation and includes ways to seek the help of a trusted adult. As parents, educators and volunteers we can help by insureing that we are trained to recgonize warning signs in our Blessed children and the steps that must be taken when a child's safety may be at risk.Faith Formation for the SacramentsBaptism - Required Baptism preparation classes will be offered during the months of February, May, August and November for parents and godparents. Parents should plan accordingly when desiring to baptize an infant/child. Calling and planning ahead will prevent any unnecessary delays in the baptism of your baby after he/she is born.
For those parents desiring to baptize a child beyond the age of 7, please contact the Office of Religious Education for more information.
Specific dates and times will be published in the bulletin for these classes or you may call the Office of Religious Education for desired information.
First Reconciliation - Family preparation is offered to families who are seeking First Reconciliation for their (Grade 2) children. Preparation includes parent meetings, at home participation activities and retreat experiences for both children and parents. Any child seeking this sacrament needs to be participating in an ongoing faith formation process either through the parish religion program or a Catholic School. For more information, call the Office of Religious Education.First Eucharist - Family preparation is offered to families who are seeking First Eucharist for their (grade 2) children. Preparation includes parent meetings, at home participation activities and retreat expereinces for both children and parents. Any child seeking this sacrament needs to be participatiing in an ongoiing faith formation process either through the parish religion program or a CatholicSchool . For more information, call the Office of Religious Education.
Confirmation - Preparation for the sacrament of confirmation is offered to Grade 11 students, who have been a part of an ongoing faith formation process either through a parish religion program or a Catholic school setting. Preparation begins with a parent and student orientation and includes classroom instruction, opportunities for personal growth in service ministry and spiritual growth experiences, interviews and a retreat experience for the candidates.
Adults wishing to Confirm that have recieved other sacraments have the opportunity to continue their journey with Adult Confirmation classes.RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adultism)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, known as RCIA, is the way the Roman Catholic Church brings adults into full membership. The process is structured to provide information and formation to those who seek a fuller life as Christians in the Catholic tradition. Participation in the RCIA process does not obligate one to assume a commitment of church membership.IIs RCIA for you?· Are you unbaptized? Would you like to be baptized in the Catholic Faith?
· Are you baptized in another Christian faith and want to explore entry into the Catholic Faith?
· Are you married to a Catholic and want to learn more about your spouse’s faith?
· Are you baptized Catholic , but never celebrated the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation?
If you can say yes to any of these questions and want more information, please call Mamie @ 395–3881. Registration is required and new sessions usually begin in September.Our Catholic Heritage
For those families who has older children in need of sacraments, we also have a process adapted for children. In the first year, lessons are offered to help catechize students so they may join their peer group the following year. Family preparation is also offered to those who are ready to receive the sacraments appropriate for their age group.
Summer Bible Camp......Registrations begin in May
Campers: Grade Pre-K 4 -6 Student Counselors: Grades 7-12 Adult Directors: College and beyond
This wonderful week brings all ages together as we welcome campers, counselors and adult directors to be a part of the fun- filled activities of this Bible Camp. Activities are planned that include daily bible lessons, crafts, singing, recreation and snacks, camp talent show and a closing camp Mass on Friday.
Childrens ChurchIt is with regret that we announce Children’s Church will not be offered at 10a.m. Mass this year. We are very grateful for the volunteers that enabled us to offer this wonderful ministry for the young children for so many years.
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Franciscan Online Catechetical Training
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