Church of St. Mary
on Broadway
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Religous Education
Kindergarten Program
Our kindergarten program focuses on basic concepts: God’s love for us, Church as community, loving and sharing with family and friends, stories that Jesus told us, and praying and singing with God. Children engage in age-appropriate activities, hands-on learning, and building on the faith formation that their families have begun to inspire in them.
First Communion: Grades 1 and 2
First Communion is a two-year program that begins in grade 1 and culminates in receiving the sacrament at the end of grade 2.
Developing A Strong Faith: Grades 3 through 6
During these years, children acquire a sense of community within St. Mary’s parish and a deeper knowledge and understanding of their faith. The years between the sacraments may be the most important time for developing a young adult's sense of spirituality.
Confirmation: Grades 7 and 8 (This is a change.)
Confirmation is a two-year program that begins in grade 7, runs through grade 8, and culminates in receiving the sacrament in the fall of grade 9. Children who have attended Catholic School throughout their middle school grades, are required to complete a one-year program only. These teenagers should register in grade 8 and participate in Year 2 of the Confirmation program.
Sacramental Prep For Older Children: Any grade
Is your child older and not made First Communion? Has your toddler or school-age child not been baptized? Is your teenager a junior or senior in high school and not confirmed? Has your child received none of the sacraments? Not a problem.
Register your child and we will organize an individual or small age-appropriate group for instructing the child in preparation for the sacrament and then assign him/her to the appropriate level of peers. Children who are older than usual learn the concepts much more quickly, so correct instruction can place them on a fast track to receive the sacrament within the year.
Schedule
Classes are held on Sunday mornings from 8:45 AM to 9:45 AM. A schedule of dates is provided upon registration.
Registration
For more information or to register your children please contact Diane DiSanto, Ed.D., either at (401) 274-3434 ext. 134 or ddisanto@stfrancischapel.com.
Registration Fee
Our Religious Education Program requires a registration fee of $10.00 per child (with a maximum fee of $30 per family). Funds will help to offset the cost of books, Bibles, and materials for the classrooms. Anyone who cannot afford this fee should speak to the director. All children are welcome.
Contact: Diane DiSanto, Ed.D., at (401) 274-3434 ext. 134;