Religious Ed/CCD

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & CCD

Director of Religious Education
Marian Rose Swetish
(361) 855-7567
E-mail: mrswetish@hotmail.com

Parents are called to be the first teachers of their children in the ways of faith and in giving witness to the faith by what they say and do. However, to assist them in that mission the parish offers opportunities of catechesis at different levels.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Classes meet Sunday mornings from 9:05 - 10:15 a.m.

ATTENTION SACRAMENTAL PREP PARENTS
The next Sacramental Prep Parent session is on February 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

First Confession for CCD & SCHOOL students has been moved from
February 16th to February 23rd. Everyone should be at the church by 6:45 p.m.

CCD Sacramental Prep students the making of the Mass Booklets has been changed from March 25th to April 1st during regular CCD time. Please meet in the Parish Hall.

CONCTACT INFORMATION
Those of you whose contact information has changed, please fill out this form and email it to mrswetish@hotmail.com.

NOW YOU CAN PAY YOUR REGISTRATION FEES ONLINE.
Simply click on On-line Giving at the top of this page.
New users, create an account and follow the instructions.
Existing users log in. For your convenience,
use your credit card or electronic check to make your payment.

REGISTRATION FORMS

Download the registration forms at your left.

FOR RETURNING STUDENTS - Please fill out the pre-registration checklist and return with the registration fee to the Rectory, CCD Office or in the collection basket.

FOR NEW STUDENTS - Please fill out the pre-registration checklist and the registration card. We will need a copy of your child's birth and baptismal certificates together with the registration fee. Return all these with the registration fee to the Rectory, CCD Office or in the collection basket.

OUR PROGRAM

Our young people are an important part of every parish. They are not just the future adults of the church, but even now they are trying to live as His followers in their families, schools and parishes. Even now they are trying to learn more about their faith and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and the church so that they can be His witnesses to all they meet. Even now, they can use their gifts and talents to serve others within and outside the parish community.

St. Partick's offers religious education for ages 3 thru 8^th grade on Sunday mornings from 9:05 to 10:15 a.m. in the school.

For ages 3, 4 and 5 years old there is the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. It is an "atrium" atmosphere with hand-made articles such as puzzles, wooden figurines, items represented on the altar, etc. to help the scripture readings come to life for the children. A particular scripture, sacrament, or key liturgical moment is taught to the children with the appropriate materials available for the children to touch, manipulate and reproduce the lesson learned. Most importantly, it is a way for the children to "fall in love with God."

For grades 1 thru 8, there is sacramental preparation and age appropriate lessons to understand the scriptures, sacraments and key liturgical moments.

1^st   Grade - The focus is the HOLY TRINITY.
2^nd Grade - Sacramental Preparation
3^rd   Grade - The CHURCH is the focus.
4^th   Grade - Christ Our Life, The Commandments and Beatitudes
5^th   Grade - Christ Our Life, The Seven Sacraments
6^th   Grade - The Study of the Old Testament
7^th   Grade - The Story of Jesus
8^th   Grade - The History of the Church

RELIGIOUS ED FOR HIGH SCHOOL (YOUTH MINISTRY)

They are endeavoring to become their best selves and to discern God's future plan for their lives. To help our young people in this, the parish offers opportunities for catechesis and discussion in the Catholic faith, fellowship, fun, worship and service through our Youth Ministry Program. The Youth Ministry Program is open to all the youth of the parish from grades 6 thru 12. Each group is led by a team of adult volunteers. See the Youth Ministry page.