St. Cecelia May 2- 10:30am
Sacred Heart/St. Joseph, Wesley- April 18
St. Benedict- April 17
St. Michael- April 11
St. Joseph, Bode- May 2
· Parents or guardians are catechists for their children precisely because they are parents or guardians, not because they have developed any specialized skills. The catechesis given by parents with the family precedes, accompanies and enriches all other forms of catechesis.
· These programs (Catholic School, Faith Formation, or home-schooling) are intended not to supplant the role of parents as the primary educators of their children, but rather to support and enhance it. In fact, parental involvement in all parish catechetical programs for children is essential.
· In a certain sense nothing replaces family catechesis, especially for its positive and receptive environment, for the example of adults, and for its first explicit experience and practice of the faith.
· Parents are catechists precisely because they are parents. Their role in the formation of Christian values in their children is irreplaceable.
Quotes from the “National Directory for Catechesis” published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Pick up Folders:
February 7, 2010- First Communion Centers 2-4pm
February 10- First Communion Centers 6-8pm
February 24- Session 1 due
March 3- Session 2 due
March 10- Session 3 due
March 17- Session 4 due
March 24- Session 5 due
March 31- Session 6 due
1. Read and share with them the "Letter to Children" written by Pope John Paul II. In it he shares his thoughts on the importance of the prayers of children for the world. To find this letter, go to: Click Here
2. Read the story of Fatima. This helps the children to realize how important their prayers are. Click Here
3. Share with them the sixth day of the Divine Mercy Novena. For the complete Divine Mercy Novena: Click Here