"The definitive aim of Catechesis is to put people not only in touch, but also in communion and intimacy with Jesus Christ."
Pope John Paul II
St. Catherine of Siena parish takes this commission to heart. Our Religious Education department encourages youth to participate in the life of the Church and in prayer through the following programs.
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Youth religious education is offered for grades K-8 on a weekly basis during the school year. The program teaches the Catholic Faith to young people on an age appropriate level. Topics of instruction include the Profession of Faith, Liturgy, Catholic Life, and Christian Prayer.
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Monday 6:00pm
2011-2012 Classes are underway
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Family religious education is offered for parish families on a monthly basis during the school year. This program supports the parents in their role as the primary educators of their child. Local priests offer teachings from the Catechism of the Catholic Church to parents while youngsters receive grade based instruction. Parents are comitted to teach their children the remaining weeks of the month. Regular attendance of all family members is required.
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Wednesday 6:00pm
2011-2012 Classes are underway
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First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
After completing at least one year of religious education, students in the second grade prepare for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Each child is assigned a session for preparation meetings. A mini-retreat will be held in the spring. First reconciliation is traditionally celebrated in February and First Eucharist in May.
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2011-12 Dates to be Announced
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Confirmation
Confirmation preparation begins in 6th grade. Students attend a preparation meeting and practice Christian life by fullfilling service hours.
In 7th and 8th grade students continue to attend perparation meetings and retreats.
Confirmation is celebrated according in Spring of 8th Grade or Fall of 9th Grade as the Bishop's schedule permits.
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2011-12 Dates to be Announced
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Camp St. Catherine is a fun filled vacation bible school experience for children entering grades K-6 held in July. Campers participate in daily mass, learn scripture verses, sing songs, and make craft projects. We are blessed to have the Quakertown Fire department provide water activities one of the days at camp.
Adults and youth entering 7th grade and up are encouraged to volunteer to help as counselors.
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Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:30pm
Counselors arrive at 8:30am.
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High school teens are encouraged to continue their growth in the faith by participating in our Youth Ministry Program. This program consists of prayer, service and fellowship.
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In addition to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Catholic Bible, St. Catherine's religous education curriculum is based on the Faith First Series of text books. This series has a variety of online resources for families and catechists such as chapter review, games, story time and much more.
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The handbook contains information on Religious Education policies and procedures.
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Coming Soon!
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Our Religious Education Program is dependent upon generous volunteers who make a difference in the lives of the children of our parish by sharing their time, talents and faith. Please consider joining our staff as a Catechist/teacher, Aide, Substitute, Hall Monitor or Office Support. Thank you!
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Volunteer Form
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Religious Ed Calendar
