Religious Education
UPDATED RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
NEW COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
This month, Mrs. Karen Marx joined the St. John Neumann Catholic Church family as the new Coordinator of Religious Education.
If you are a registered parishioner with school-aged children (K-8) and would like to register your child for Vacation Bible School (this summer) or Religious Education Classes for the fall, registration forms will be posted here by the end of March, so check back then!
If you have any questions, please contact Karen at kmarx@stjnrcc.com or call 410-208-2956. Please keep in mind, she does not work everyday, so allow a day for her to respond.
First Communion
First Reconciliation will occur by appointment a few weeks prior to First Communion in June.
First Holy Communion will be on the Feast of Corpus Christi June 1 & 2.
More information will be forthcoming at our next Sacramental Preparation Meeting this Sunday, March 17th at the MBS Library from 12:30-1:30 PM.
Confirmation
Important Upcoming Dates
Sunday, April 14th
Confirmation Retreat from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at MBS
Lunch will be provided.
Thursday, April 25th
Confirmation Rehearsal 6:00 PM at St. Luke’s Church
Tuesday, April 30th
Confirmation 6:00 PM at St. Luke’s Church
Copies of all paperwork can be found in the folder at the following link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VERNrSa-ukQdmCP57ZfrxCskeC8G4bvV?usp=drive_link
Confirmation Candidates, please continue to complete the following form before each class:
https://forms.gle/diQhgn47v9sbKX137
FAQ
Does my child have to attend sacramental prep for 1st communion if they attend MBS?
Yes, sacramental Preparation classes are in addition to the regular participation in the weekly religious education classes or Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and are attended by both parent and child. Attendance at all classes as well as faith guidance at home is necessary for the proper formation of the students. Building a strong foundation of our Roman Catholic faith is the main goal of our collective efforts.
Does my child have to attend sacramental prep for 1st communion if they attend Religious education?
Yes, sacramental Preparation classes are in addition to the regular participation in the weekly religious education classes or Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and are attended by both parent and child. Attendance at all classes as well as faith guidance at home is necessary for the proper formation of the students. Building a strong foundation of our Roman Catholic faith is the main goal of our collective efforts.
Does my child have to attend sacramental prep for confirmation if they attend MBS?
Yes, sacramental Preparation classes are in addition to the regular participation in the weekly religious education classes or Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and are attended by both parent and child. Attendance at all classes as well as faith guidance at home is necessary for the proper formation of the students. Building a strong foundation of our Roman Catholic faith is the main goal of our collective efforts.
Does my child have to attend sacramental prep for confirmation if they attend Religious Education?
Yes, sacramental Preparation classes are in addition to the regular participation in the weekly religious education classes or Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and are attended by both parent and child. Attendance at all classes as well as faith guidance at home is necessary for the proper formation of the students. Building a strong foundation of our Roman Catholic faith is the main goal of our collective efforts.
Does my child have to attend religious education for one year before receiving first communion, confirmation?
Yes, children must be enrolled in a Religious Education Program prior to the reception of a sacrament. This education must be continuous from Kindergarten. If this is not the case then some additional religious instruction might be necessary prior to the reception of the Sacrament. Children in the 2nd grade celebrate First Reconciliation in the Fall and First Holy Communion in the Spring. Confirmation Sessions begin in the Fall of the 8th grade and this Sacrament is celebrated by the Bishop in the Spring of the 8th grade. Children must be registered for Confirmation Sessions.
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