"As
religious educators, we see the immense importance of being
a knowledgeable Christian in today's world. We strongly believe
that we are not entirely educating for the present, but with
the future in mind. It is our hope that all our students will
come to an understanding and insight of their own personal worth,
dignity, value and sacredness, within the framework of being
called to a continuous and ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ."
-Sister Patricia Weldon, OSF
The
Catholic Bishops of the United States remind parents that they
are the primary teachers of their children. We now become partners
with you in the education of faith and Christian values for
your children. As partners in your child's
faith formation let us work together to reecho the love and
Word of God to the children of this generation and this parish.
Sacramental
Preparation Programs
Saint
Rose of Lima provides sacramental preparation programs for Eucharist
and Reconciliation that are parish based. This is an opportunity
for both the child and the family to renew and deepen their understanding
of the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation. Parents play
a very important role and should provide follow-up from the class
session. Parent packs are sent home, providing the opportunity
for dialog and interaction with your child during this most important
time of preparations. PARENTS MUST ATTEND ALL SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
MEETINGS.
A
minimum of two years preparation is required for the reception
of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Students
must meet the requirements of the program and participate in
the celebration of Eucharist each week.
Middle School Program
Students
in grades 7 and 8, meet the 1st & 2nd Wednesday of each month
to look closely at their call to relationship with Jesus Christ,
His Church and our world today. A variety of activities provide
the students with religious education and social outreach opportunities.
Pre-school
Program
St.
Rose of Lima offers a religious education program for 3, 4 and
5 year-old children on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Children
are encouraged to discover and explore the wonders of God around
them, in themselves, their families and in the special gift of
Jesus.
Children's
Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place each Sunday at the
8:30 and 10:00 a.m. and Saturday 5:00 p.m. Masses. This vital
program is designed for children of elementary school age. Children
are dismissed after the opening prayer and gather to hear the
weekly readings from the Children's Lectionary. Age appropriate
discussion regarding the readings and an opportunity for prayer
is the format used during the Children's Liturgy of the Word.
Children rejoin their parents during the offertory of the Mass.
Feaster
School
Age
appropriate classes plus preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation
and Eucharist are provided for the children of Feaster Edison
School. Classes are held each Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at the school.
Attendance
Concerns and questions about attendance should be shared with
the Director of Religious Education Sister Pat Weldon at 426-6717.
Parents who have children who are ill and unable to attend class
are asked to call the Religious Education Office, so that information
may be given to your child's catechist.Children need to be picked
up at the dismissal time, as supervision is not provided in our
church parking lot for children waiting for rides.
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