K-5 Grade

Vacation Bible School 2010

There are no more openings in the K-5 grade age group for this summer’s VBS. As of June 7th, there are only 2 openings in the 4 & 5 year old age group.

Summer Office Hours for the RE Office

Beginning June 7th, the RE Office will be on a summer schedule, Monday-Friday, 9:00-1:00. We will resume regular hours on August 16th.

Our Program

Our Kindergarten through 5th grade program will now be a centralized program at the church. We will offer 4 sessions – Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 4:30-5:45 & 6:00-7:15. You may register at the RE Info Night on July 7th or on Mondays & Fridays in the RE Office from 9-1. Parents will be asked to sign up on a rotating basis to be an aide in their child’s class; this usually translates to 3-4 classes during the RE year. We use Loyola’s Finding God series in our program, which forms children in their Catholic faith through prayer, tradition, liturgy and service to others.

Becoming a Catechist

A catechist is a teacher of religion who comes from all walks of life. You may be a professional athlete, a homemaker, a Pentagon employee, a nurse or a postal carrier. You may be single or married, young or old. You might be worried that you are not that “religious,” or you are not “qualified” to teach a Religious Education class. Be assured that you are not alone! Anyone who has been a catechist has had those feelings at one time or another! After our initial catechist training days & retreat in the fall, catechists meet on Sunday mornings every other month at church for prayer, grade level business, and sharing time. Catechists are expected to devote one hour per week for class preparation.