Catechists
Volunteer catechists teach the classes. All catechists receive training before entering the classroom and on an on-going basis through the year(s) they teach. Every catechist is enrolled in the Archdiocesan Catechist Formation Program - a special course requirement consisting of twenty 2-hour classes in spirituality, theology, and methodology that culminates in catechist certification. Additional, more detailed course work of 40 hours is encouraged and gives the catechist a Level Two certification in catechesis. The Director or Coordinator of the program supports and evaluates catechists in a variety of ways throughout the year(s) they teach in the program.
Children with special needs attend classes according to their needs and abilities: resources such as a volunteer adult aide working one-on-one with the child, small group work, or home study are available and discussed with the child's parents at registration.
Our Religious Education Program is seen as an aid to our parents in the religious formation of their children. The Church has always seen the home - children relating to one another, to their parents, and to extended family members - as the primary source of religious formation. Religion class is an extension of the faith formation that occurs at home. The Director/Coordinator of the program and her staff are available to assist families in any way they can. Programs for parents are offered throughout the year.
Children with special needs attend classes according to their needs and abilities: resources such as a volunteer adult aide working one-on-one with the child, small group work, or home study are available and discussed with the child's parents at registration.
Our Religious Education Program is seen as an aid to our parents in the religious formation of their children. The Church has always seen the home - children relating to one another, to their parents, and to extended family members - as the primary source of religious formation. Religion class is an extension of the faith formation that occurs at home. The Director/Coordinator of the program and her staff are available to assist families in any way they can. Programs for parents are offered throughout the year.