Religious Education
As a community of faith,
we have a responsibility to ourselves and one another to enter into the process
of on-going formation.This process
is a lifelong journey leading us into a closer, more intimate relationship with
Jesus.Our children are fully
welcomed into this process.
The Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) provides formal education and faith formation for students in Kindergarten through the eighth grade. Formation sessions are scheduled on Monday evenings, 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM from September through May. Sessions are held at Cardinal Maida Academy in Vandergrift.
The main objective of PREP is to provide a formal structure where students can learn together and come to a deeper understanding of the sacred truths of their Catholic faith at a level at which they are maturing.To help us accomplish this goal we schedule regular classroom instruction, time for traditional prayers and other devotions, seasonal family faith and fun activities, and opportunities to experience church traditions.Parent and adult faith formation opportunities will also be provided.
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion are scheduled separately during second grade and include intergenerational components.Currently the age to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation is being moved up and will eventually be received in the eighth grade.Preparation for Confirmation will take place during the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade.
For younger children there is Liturgy of the Word for Children which takes place during the Sunday Liturgy. (September – May)Vacation Bible School is also held during July each year.
Home Religious Formation
The Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) provides formal education and faith formation for students in Kindergarten through the eighth grade. Formation sessions are scheduled on Monday evenings, 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM from September through May. Sessions are held at Cardinal Maida Academy in Vandergrift.
The main objective of PREP is to provide a formal structure where students can learn together and come to a deeper understanding of the sacred truths of their Catholic faith at a level at which they are maturing.To help us accomplish this goal we schedule regular classroom instruction, time for traditional prayers and other devotions, seasonal family faith and fun activities, and opportunities to experience church traditions.Parent and adult faith formation opportunities will also be provided.
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion are scheduled separately during second grade and include intergenerational components.Currently the age to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation is being moved up and will eventually be received in the eighth grade.Preparation for Confirmation will take place during the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade.
For younger children there is Liturgy of the Word for Children which takes place during the Sunday Liturgy. (September – May)Vacation Bible School is also held during July each year.
Home Religious Formation