Children & Family Life

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Religious Education
Catholic Kids Catechism Club will begin in October for the 2010-2011 year. It is our Faith Formation Program for children age three through Grade 5. Early childhood class for children 3-5 years old is on Sunday's only during the 8:30 a.m. Mass. It begins in room #6 downstairs and children are picked up in room #2. Elementary Age children grades 1-5 can attend either our Sunday Schedule from 9:35 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. or our Monday Schedule from 7-8 p.m.

CATHOLIC KIDS CATECHISM CLUB IS A GREAT WAY FOR KIDS AGES 3-5TH GRADE TO LEARN ABOUT THIER FAITH IN A FUN AND EXCITING WAY! Find out more about this fabulous program,

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Children’s Liturgy of the Word celebrated every weekend during the 10:30 Sunday Mass all year long. All ages of children in the parish are formally invited by Father before the Liturgy of the Word. Parents are always welcome to join their children. There is no fee or registration, and all children are welcome!

We could sure use some more adult or teen liturgy of the word volunteers. Please consider sharing and breaking open the word with our children. It is amazing how much the children can teach us about what the Word of God is saying. One little 3 year old girl asked, "Why did the soldiers put Jesus on the Cross? Why did they kill Jesus?" And another 4 year old Boy answered... "I know why... because they did not know He was God" Out of the mouthes of babes... and a little child will lead us. Please consider this ministry, the children need us and we adults certainly need them.

First Reconciliation (Confession, penance) Children at or about the age of 7 must have this curriculum before they begin their journey to the Altar for the Sacrament of First Eucharist.

First Eucharist (Communion) Sacrament where we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus in the Mass. After having learned about the Sacrament of Reconciliation, children and thier parents will learn about the liturgy, (Mass) and about he mystery of the Body and Blood of Jesus.

We will begin First Reconciliation/First Eucharist preparation sessions for the 2009-2010 year in September. Contact Laura Stanger for more information.

Sacramental preparation is a family focused opportunity. We provide parents with the currculum and then ask parents to attend monthly sessions with their children. Child care is provided for younger siblings. Sessions are scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday nights and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings. We do the same session twice for you convience. If Friday night works well one month and Saturday mornings works better the next come to which ever fits best for you.

Download First Eucharist/First Reconciliation registration form

Questions or concerns regarding Religious Education? Contact Laura Stanger at (425) 823-0787 x 109.