Our parish religious education program (also known as "C.C.D.") serves many children and adults. Below is a brief
overview of the program for children and an introduction to the Rite of
Christian Initiation for Adults. Please call the
parish office for
more information.
Religious Education Classes are available for children
six years old and/or in grade one, through high school.
The Rite
of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.)is for those who are not Roman Catholic
and who
now seek entrance into the Catholic Church; it is also for baptized Catholics who have not been
raised in the faith or for those who simply wish to learn more about their faith.
See further explanation to the right.
Adult Faith Formation Programs (such as Bible
studies, etc.) are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about their
faith.
PRAYER AND STORY CLASS For six year olds and those in the first grade
PRE-SACRAMENT CLASS This is the first year of preparation for First Communion.
for those who are seven years old or older and in at least the second grade
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS The final year of preparation for First Communion. The First Communion class is open only to those who have completed the Pre-Sacrament Class.
POST SACRAMENT CLASS This is for those who have received First Communion,
but are not old enough for Pre-Confirmation Class.
PRE-CONFIRMATION CLASS This is the first year of preparation for Confirmation.
It is open to those who are eleven years old or older,
and to those who have completed three years of religious education classes.
CONFIRMATION CLASS This is the final year of preparation for Confirmation. The Confirmation class is open only to those who have completed the Pre-Confirmation class.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (R.C.I.A.) The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.) is for those sixteen years of age or older who have not completed the Sacraments
of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist). It is also for those adults who want
to learn more about the Catholic faith, or who simply wish to renew their faith.
The R.C.I.A. follows a process marked by different liturgical rites by which
the “catechumens” (those hoping to be fully initiated into the church) are
guided and gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic way of life.
BIBLE STUDIES
CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
AND OTHER ADULT FAITH FORMATION ACTIVITIES From time to time sessions are offered on various topics in Scripture, the
teachings of the Church, Catechist courses, etc. Call the Religious
Education office for more information (718-486-6276)
The Religious Education Staff for the 2006-2007 School Year: Catechists:
Ms. Maria Diaz Ms. Shirley Hayes Ms. Marilyn Hernandez Mr. Luis Johnson Ms. Carmen Lorenzo Ms. Zenaida Miranda
Mr. Eric Peterson Ms. Christina Rosa Ms. Sonia Rosa Ms. Magali Seda-Ortiz Ms. Felicita Vega Ms. Melissa Velez
The Calendar for the 2007-08 School Year has
not been published yet
Click
on the following link in order to open a printable form of the Religious
Education Calendar (in PDF format):
Religious Education Calendar
Religious
education classes for children usually gather each Sunday at 9:45 A.M. in the Gymnasium unless otherwise noted; after
the classes, the children are expected to attend the twelve noon Mass together
with their instructors. Dismissal is after the Mass.
SEPTEMBER
6th, Labor Day
18th, Classes Begin: Catechetical Sunday (1)
25th, Religious Education Class (2)
26th, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Begins (R.C.I.A. -- Adult Religious Education)
OCTOBER
2nd,
Religious Education Class (3)
2nd, Meeting for all Parents/Guardians
3rd, R.C.I.A.
9th, Columbus Day - No Class
16th,
Religious Education Class (4)
17th, R.C.I.A.
23rd, Religious Education Class (5)
24th, R.C.I.A.
30th, Religious Education Class (6)
30th, Halloween Party
31st, R.C.I.A.
NOVEMBER
1st, All Saints Day - Holy Day
2nd, All Souls Day
6th, Religious Education Class (7)
7th, R.C.I.A. 13th, Religious Education Class (8) 14th, R.C.I.A. 20th, Religious Education Class (9) 20th, Parent Meeting for Confirmation 21st, R.C.I.A. 24th, Thanksgiving Day 27th, Thanksgiving Weekend - No Class 28th, R.C.I.A.
DECEMBER
4th, Religious Education Class (10)
5th, R.C.I.A
8th, Immaculate Conception - Holy Day
11th, Religious Education Class (11)
11th, Progress Reports Distributed
12th, R.C.I.A
18th, Religious Education Class (12)
18th, Christmas Play and Party
19th, R.C.I.A
25th, Christmas - No Class
JANUARY
1st, Mary Mother of God- No Class
2nd, R.C.I.A
8th, Religious Education Class (13)
8th, Three Kings Parade
9th, R.C.I.A
16th, Martin Luther King Day Holiday -- No Class
22nd, Religious Education Class (14)
23rd, R.C.I.A.
29th, Religious Education Class (15)
30th, R.C.I.A
FEBRUARY
5th, Religious Education Class (16)
6th, R.C.I.A
12th, Religious Education Class (17)
12th, Parent Meeting for First Penance and First Communion
13th, R.C.I.A
19th, Winter Recess -- No Class
20th, R.C.I.A.
26th, Religious Education Class (18)
27th, R.C.I.A
MARCH
1st, ASH WEDNESDAY
5th,
Religious Education Class (19)
6th, R.C.I.A.
11th, First Penance (Confession) 10:00 AM
12th,
Religious Education Class (20)
13th, R.C.I.A.
19th,
Religious Education Class (21)
20th, R.C.I.A.
26th,
Religious Education Class (22)
27th, R.C.I.A.
APRIL
2nd,
Religious Education Class (23)
3rd, R.C.I.A.
9th,
Religious Education Class (24)
9th, PALM SUNDAY
10th, R.C.I.A.
13th, HOLY THURSDAY
14th, GOOD FRIDAY
15th, GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER 8:00 PM Sacraments of Initiation Celebrated during the Vigil
16th, EASTER SUNDAY - No Class
23rd,
Religious Education Class (25)
24th, First Communion Practice 3:30 PM
24th, R.C.I.A.
30th,
Religious Education Class (26)
MAY
1st, R.C.I.A.
3rd, First Communion Practice 3:30 PM
6th, First Holy Communion 5:30 PM (on a Saturday)
7th,
Religious Education Class (27)
13th, May Crowning Prayer Service and Social 7:00 PM (on a Saturday) 14th, Religious Education Class (28) -- Last Day
14th, Mother’s Day
16th, Confirmation Meeting & Practice 7:00 PM
17th, ASCENSION THURSDAY, Holy Day
17th, Confirmation Retreat Day
21st, Confirmation 12:00 PM
JUNE
Summer Vacation
JULY
Summer Vacation
AUGUST
Summer Vacation
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