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For students who have received Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist and are in 4th grade in school.
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Program Overview
Children who have received the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist and who are in 4th grade in school enroll at their grade level for religious education. The fourth grade book has four units to show students how to grow with Christ, how the commandments help us to love God and others, and that we are all called to holiness. Through this focus on how God’s law, we learn that the ten commandments lead us to a life of discipleship.
Our catechists are a dynamic and committed group of volunteers serving over 1,900 children and teens. -
Program Requirements
Children attend a total of 26 sessions throughout the catechetical year. To successfully complete the year children may have no more that 3 absences. Absences may be “made up” or excused when parents make contact with the catechist to complete the make up work. However, any more than 5 absences and the child will be dropped from the program. All students are required to attend a Protecting God’s Children® course conducted during regular class time. Parents sign a Code of Conduct.
Birth, baptism and First Communion certificates and/or transfer letters may be required. -
Required Parent Meetings
All parents should be attending Mass on a weekly basis. While no specific grade level meetings are required, parents are asked to attend two adult faith sessions each year of enrollment. These sessions are designed to help parents see the faith through adult eyes and mentor their children. Selections are made at time of registration. -
St. Paul the Apostle...
...has ongoing faith formation for all grade levels for those who wish to continue their spiritual journey with Christ.
Once a child receives the Sacrament of Eucharist they may enroll in regular grade level formation the following fall.
5th Grade—focuses on the Beatitudes and the Sacraments.
6th Grade—focuses on the Bible. Children receive their own Bible.
Jr. High—Themes are God’s Love, Moral decision-making, Respect for all, ancestors in faith, etc.
9th Gr. Faith Formation— a fresh look at ways to explain, view and participate in Mass.
Confirmation 1—for those students in their Sophomore year (or above) in High School who have been baptized, received both Reconciliation and First Communion. Service hours and retreat(s) required.
Confirmation 2—for those students in their Junior year (or above) in High School who will be age 16 by confirmation day. Students will have had to successfully completed Con 1 requirements. Students are interviewed for readiness prior to being confirmed. Service hours and retreat(s) required.