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Religious Education
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Leslie Monette - DRE / Lorraine Chavez - Assistant 505-296-0411
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First Reconciliation and First Communion
Requirements- Registered Parishioner
- Sunday Mass Participation
- One year at least of previous Rel. Ed. / Faith Formation
- A copy of the Baptismal Certificate
- A wallet-size photo
- Complete Registration From
- Currently participating in one of the following:
- Religious Education / Faith Formation Sessions
- Parochial School
- Catholic Home School
- Participation in the Formative Journey: Parents & Children
- Sacrament Preparation Family Sessions
- First Eucharist Retreat
The Preparation Process comprises:
- One one-and-a-half-hour preparation session for Reconciliation in the Fall, followed by the Celebartion of the Sacrament.
- One one-and-a-half-hour preparation session for the Eucharist in the Spring prior to the Celebartion of the Sacrament
- A Retreat for Parents and Children
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Elementary Religious Education
Goal
To maintain a program of Faith formation for parents and children from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5, that:
- Engages parents as the primary educators of their children
- Fosters an appreciation of prayer
- Offers an integrative approach to a lived experience of the basic elements of our Catholic Faith
Requirements:
- Registered Parishioners
- Sunday Mass Participation
- Baptism & First Eucharist Certificates
- A wallet-sized photo
- Completion of Registration Form
- Registration Fee: $40 for first child + $20 for each additional child
(if the fee presents a difficulty, special arrangements can be made)
Program
Finding God 2013 (by Loyola Press)
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Children's sacramental prep
Requirements
- Registered Parishioner
- Regular Sunday Mass Participation
- Complete Registration From for RCIC and ERE or MSA
- Participate in the weekly Religious Educatoin Sessions
- Provide a wallet size photo
- Godparent's Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation Certificates
Events
- Rites of Acceptance, Enrollment and Initiation
- Small group sharing for children and parents together and in separate groups
- Retreat for Children, Parents & Godparents
- Celebration of the Sacraments of Initation at Easter Vigil
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Middle School Religious Education
Goal/Objectives:
- To focus on the integrating kerygma of the Paschal Mystery
- To present this good news in a simple, fresh manner designed to appeal to the youth of today's culture
- To call youth to a personal faith in the Living Christ and discipleship with Him
- To experience and become involved in the life and worship of the local faith community
- To provide ongoing opportunities for service to the community
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Confirmation I
Students who register for 8th grade RE will complete their year I requirement for Confirmation.
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Activities
- Catechetical Sunday
- Parish Mission
- Ministry Fair
- May Crowning & Potluck
- Vacation Bible School
- Knigts of Columbus
- Adult Formation
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Requirements:
- Registered Parishioners
- Sunday Mass Particpaiton
- Baptism & First Eucharist Certificates
- A wallet-sized photo
- Completion of Registration Form
- Registration Fee: $40 for first child + $20 for each additional child
(if the fee presents a difficulty, special arrangements can be made)
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Catechists Formation
- The vocation of a catechist
- Storyteller
- Leader of prayer
- Witness of justice
- Trusting the Spirit
- Walking the Faith Journey
- Sharing the Scripture
- Sharing the Catholic Tradition.
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VIRTUS Training: Abuse Prevention
The Policy for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe regarding the protection and safety of children is required to be updated every 5 years.
All employees and volunteers must complete the training prior to beginning employment or volunteering.
If you are a current volunteer who’s training has exceeded 5 years, or a new volunteer, your training must be completed before beginning volunteering or starting your employment.
There are options to complete the training:- Attend a class offered by the Archdiocese (to see the current schedule go to www.archdiosf.org and click on "Promise to Protect and Pledge to Heal" in the left column scroll down and click on "Schedule of Workshops"
- Take the VIRTUS online training at www.archdiosf.org and click on the VIRTUS link: https://archdiosf.org/victims-assistance. Once you have completed your training please provide a copy of your certificate to the parish office for our records.
Thank you for your cooperation so that we may be in full compliance with the Archdiocesan policies for a safe environment.
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