Middle School

Our Program
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Matthew 28: 19 – 20

We aim to help our young people understand and deepen their Catholic faith, their relationship with God and each other. We strive to provide them with a base of knowledge to build upon throughout their lives. The staff and volunteer catechists collaborate to support the parents who are the primary teachers of the faith. Our pastor, Father David Meng, provides leadership and direction to our program.

“Catechesis is the word used to describe this essential ministry of the Church through which the teachings of Christ have been passed on to believers through the ages.”~National Directory for Catechesis, 1

Becoming a Catechist

“Formation seeks to enable catechists to transmit the Gospel to those who desire to entrust themselves to Jesus Christ. The purpose of formation, therefore, is to make the catechist capable of communicating the Gospel Message.”~General Directory for Catechesis, 235

We need catechists for our middle school program. Classes are 1.5 hours long and will be held in the newly renovated church basement on Sunday and Tuesday evenings. Classes will generally have 10 students. No experience is necessary as training will be provided. Please consider passing on our Faith to the young people of our parish. Contact Kathy Lord at kathy.lord@verizon.net for more information.

Our program is sustained by faith-filled volunteers who answer their Baptismal call to serve as a catechist. Catechist is derived from the Greek word meaning to echo. Catechists strive to echo the word of God in their classes and lives.

Our Religious Education Program meets on Sundays from 4:30-6:00pm and 6:00-7:30pm, and Tuesdays from 4:00-7:30pm. All Middle School classes meet in the Parish Hall. We utilize the Faith and Life series of textbooks by Ignatius Press. This series focuses on presenting the Good News in all of its fullness.

The religious education offices are on a summer schedule. Offices are open for business Monday-Friday….9:00am-1:00pm. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, August 16.

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, August 25 @ 7pm – RE Information Night will be held in the new hall in the downstairs of the church. We will explain how the new, centralized program will work and you will be given the opportunity to fill out your child’s registration form for the 2010-2011 RE year.

Registration for the 2010-2011 middle school religious education program is ongoing. Please visit the parish offices in the basement of the church to register. The program fee is $45.00 and is due at registration. Please email Kathy Lord at kathy.lord@verizon.net with any questions.

Service Opportunities:

For information, please contact Mary Ann Jones at maryannjoness@comcast.net

Confirmation Service Hour documentation forms can be picked up in the parish offices now located in the basement of the church.