Religious Ed K-5
Welcome to the San Francisco de Asís Parish Religious Education Program!
Whether you are coming for the first time or have participated in the past, we are pleased to have you with us. It is our hope that our families will find support and take advantage of all our San Francisco de Asis Parish community offers, as we work together to guide our children toward a fuller encounter with Christ and a life of discipleship.
Faith formation is a life-long process. This process begins at home with parents being the child’s first and most important catechist. Parents know the importance of attending Mass each week with their children. God calls us to His altar and there is no substitution for the graces that we receive at Mass, which is the source and summit of our Catholic faith.
At San Francisco de Asís, a catechetical program for instruction is provided for children and youth of all ages. The R.E. program for children in grades K-5 is the first part of this process. We encourage children to begin R.E. classes in their Kindergarten year of school, in order for them to be better prepared to receive their Sacraments of 1st Reconciliation, Confirmation and 1st Communion at the appropriate time.
Sacramental prep students are mainstreamed into our regular catechetical program. Please see our information page for the Sacraments of 1st Reconciliation and Confirmation and 1st Communion for a more detailed explanation of our program. While The Sacraments Program is a part of our R.E. program, religious education continues even after your child has received the sacraments. We also offer an RCIC program for children who are in grades K-5 and are unbaptized.
The catechetical program currently in use has been developed for children in accord with their age and readiness levels. It is our expectation that children would not come to R.E. classes for the sole purpose of sacramental preparation. Our program is structured in a way that the grade levels build upon each other. It is our hope that you will accept our invitation to be a part of our religious education community throughout your child's school years.
Each year, our R.E. program offers instruction on Mass, Prayer, Scripture, Discipleship and gaining an understanding of our Catholic beliefs, through the use of our Call to Faith Program. The Venture Series offers more in depth instruction on putting our faith into action in today’s world.
Each week children will explore the upcoming week’s gospel during “Breaking Open the Word”, sing, play games, and explore art and storytelling in a safe and faith filled environment.
R.E. classes are offered on:
Monday 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Monday 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Tuesday 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. (Spanish)
All classes take place at the SFdA School. Registration forms can be downloaded on this website or found in the parish office.
There are MANY opportunities for volunteering in our Children’s Ministry Programs. If you have more in depth questions or would like to volunteer, please call Cathy Carlsen at the Parish Office.
Our hope is to work together with families to help them make Christ a priority in their children’s lives as they grow into the people that God created them to be. We look forward to creating a lasting relationship with your family through the love of God.