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The first catechists in any child’s life are the family members with whom he or she lives. What happens at home – both positive and negative – provides lessons for life. In the family, faith is shared as part of the unfolding of daily life. The home or “domestic church” provides a real place in which a child learns to live his or her faith as well as understanding it.
Our goal is to create a program of lifelong faith formation that is centered in and flows out of the events of Church life. It embraces all ages and generation, promotes faith growth at home and promotes participation in Church life.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto's Religious Education Program offers instruction to children and young people from Grade One through the high school years. Children are prepared for the reception of First Reconciliation and then First Holy Communion and young people for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation in high school, including those who attend Catholic schools.
CYC is also a sponsored ministry of the parish.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
Children in public schools or non-Catholic private schools and academics should be attending religious education classes on a yearly basis. Children planning on receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion must attend classes for two years (Grade 1 and Grade 2.) Candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation must attend classes for two years (Grade 9 and Grade 10.)
Children in parochial schools and private Catholic schools are required to attend classes only for one year (the year of preparation.) First Holy Communion is usually received in Grade 2 and Confirmation in Grades 9 or above. Registration forms are available in the office at the Our Lady of Loreto Center, Monday –Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and in the vestibule of the church. There is a fee of $35.00 per child or $60.00 per family.
CCD Schedule
Classes will begin on Sunday, OCTOBER 3 - Grades Pre-K through Grade 4 will meet on Sunday morning from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and includes attendance at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Parents are asked to attend Mass with their children. Attendance in the pre-K and Kindergarten are not mandatory. Grades 5 – 10 will meet on Sunday morning from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Students are required to attend Mass, it is suggested that they attend the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
Religious Education Parents Meeting
Parents meeting: On Thursday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom for all parents. This meeting is very are important, it will include a description of the program and will include discussions on the reception of the Sacraments of First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. This year we are introducing a brand new program, which will be very unique. Please join us to discuss these changes. Many of these changes will involve family participation. Anyone who would prefer to attend the parents meeting via zoom would need to email Joan at joan_dargenis@yahoo.com and request a zoom invite.
Candidates for the Sacrament of First Communion and Confirmation must attend classes for two years if they attend a Public school, which includes private schools. (Grade 9 and Grade 10.) Students who attend parochial schools only need to attend one year of CCD.
Religious Education Office: 508-753-5001