"Inspiring believers to imitate Jesus Christ, receive the Holy Sacraments, and live in the heart of the Catholic Faith."

Parents are the primary educators of their children. The Religious Education Program at St. Mary’s supports and assists parents in preparing their children to respond to the presence of God. This response develops when children see it witnessed by parents and other faith members, when they hear the message of the Gospel and when they seek to achieve a relationship with Jesus Christ. This relationship then compels them to love and serve God and others. By becoming a mature and responsible Christian, they can then transform themselves and their society.

GOALS OF OUR PROGRAM
The students will know and understand the main contents of Salvation History, the person, message and mission of Jesus Christ, and the history and basic teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. The students will be enabled and encouraged to witness to and integrate into their lives the message and mission of Jesus. Through the interdependence of parents, catechists, and parish community, the students will be enabled and encouraged to develop a sense of belonging to a faith community and to celebrate their communal faith experience through meaningful participation in community liturgies and services.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS

First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

Candidates for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion should have one full year of religious instruction prior to being received into the preparation class (second grade) for the sacraments. For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, visit the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of First Holy Communion pages.

Confirmation

A candidate for the Sacrament of Confirmation needs to have received adequate religious education so that they fully understand their faith. They must be in a state of grace, have the intention of receiving the sacrament and be prepared to assume the role of disciple and witness to Christ. For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, visit the Sacrament of Confirmation page.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DOWNLOADS (PDF)

2011-2012 Religious Education Form (Grades 1-7 only)

2011-2012 Religious Education Letter to Parents (Grades 1-8)

2011-2012 Religious Education Wednesday Calendar (Grades 1-7 only)

2011-2012 Junior High Letter & Registration Form (Grades 7-8 only)

2011-2012 Junior High Religious Education Calendar (Grades 7-8 only)

"Coffee House" Schedule

2011-2012 Religious Education Medical Release Form

2011-2012 Religious Education-Good Shepherd Sunday Calendar (Grades 1, 2, & 3)

2011-2012 Religious Education-Good Shepherd Tuesday Calendar (Grades 1, 2, & 3)

FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

2nd Grade Sacramental Information Sheet

First Reconciliation & Holy Communion 2011-2012 Calendar

CONFIRMATION

8th Grade Sacramental Information Sheet

Confirmation 2011-2012 Calendar

Confirmation Inscription Promise

Confirmation Name

Confirmation Service Log Sheet Directions

Confirmation Service Log Sheet

Confirmation Pastor Letter

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The Religious Education ministry is provided by Mrs. Debbie Geason, Catechetical Leader. Mrs. Geason can be contacted at the Parish Office at 419-625-7465 or emailed at dgeason@stmarysandusky.org. email