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The Church, in her wisdom, recognizes parents as the primary catechists of their children. As such, our classes assume parental support at home, and a review of the material that the children bring home. Parents are strongly encouraged to demonstrate the priority they place on the knowledge and practice of the Catholic faith by attending the Adult Continuing Formation class that runs concurrently to the children’s classes. And it should go without saying that parents must take their children to, and themselves attend, Mass on every Sunday and holyday of obligation.

Religious education classes for both children and adults are held in the St. Ignatius School Sundays from 9:00-10:00 am, allowing families to conveniently attend Mass together after class.

 

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Available for children 3-6 years old. This program is designed to foster contemplation and prayer in young children. The Atrium gathers Sundays from 9-10:30 AM. Highly encouraged for children who are nearing the age for sacramental preparation. Sessions will begin on September 15, 2024. $100 for a first child, $80 for a second child.

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Sacramental Preparation: For any children who are of age to prepare and have not yet received sacraments of initiation. Preparation will be family-led; families may choose to use a parish-provided online curriculum for a fee of $90, or another preferred curriculum with the approval of the parish.

All parish families with children 5 and up should register those children to coordinate records and preparation plans with the parish.

Sacramental Prep Status

Space will be available in the school on Sundays from 9-10 AM for children to work independently or with a parent on sacramental preparation or home study religious education curriculum; books and materials for religious art/handworks will also be provided.

 

Adult Continuing Formation:  For confirmed high school students and above. This class is designed to help parishioners delve deeper into our shared faith and how it should impact our daily lives. We highly encourage parents of children in CGS/Sacramental Preparation to attend adult formation. Sessions will be held from 9-10 AM on Sundays beginning 15 September.
 

QUESTIONS?  For more information about our religious formation programs, email [email protected]