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Children's Religious Formation Programs
Pre-K (4 year olds) & KN Religious Formation
Starting our children
off early is an important part of incorporating our faith into our
children's lives. The Pre-K/Kindergarten religious education is held on
Sunday mornings during the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Old Convent.
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1st & 2nd Grade Sacrament Preparation
The students in the
Sacrament Preparation program are our first and second grade children
who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First
Eucharist in the spring of their second grade year.
Sunday morning classes (meet between the two morning Masses) and occasional
Saturday retreats help these students
grow in the understanding needed to receive these Sacraments.
Attendance in both 1st and 2nd grade is required to receive the
sacraments in 2nd grade.
3rd & 4th Grade Home Study Groups
Students in third and
fourth grades
meet weekly in
their teacher’s home to continue their religious education within the
warm, friendly environment of their friends and neighbors, further
reinforcing that religion is not just for Sundays, but something we
practice every day and everywhere.
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Vacation Bible School (Grades KN-5th)
Our yearly thematic
Vacation Bible School is for children Kindergarten through 5th grade. Volunteers — adults
and older youth — are needed to assist with teaching, music, snacks, and
more during this one week summer morning program.
Junior Youth Ministry (JYM) - Grades 5th - 8th
JYM is for the continuing
spiritual and faith formation of children in grades 5 through 8.
These students meet for religious education, retreats, community
service projects and special outings. The JYM program has a new
look! Our JYM will be combining with the youth groups from St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton and Immaculate Conception parishes. We will now meet on Sunday evenings at
the Bishop Bosco Center with occasional other days. Service
opportunities, retreat experiences, speakers, field trips and more are
planned. The schedule is available through the link at the
top of the page. For more information, photos and links for Catholic youth
visit the Greater Norwin Area Catholic Youth website at
www.gnacyouth.org.
Greater Norwin Area Catholic Youth (Sr. Youth Ministry - SYM) - Grades
9th - 12th
A regional youth
group for students in grades 9 through 12 that meets on Sunday evenings
at the Bishop Bosco Center and rotates monthly Teen Hope Masses at St.
Agnes, Immaculate Conception, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parishes. The adult leaders work at
promoting religious, social, educational, and cultural awareness for the
young adults in this age group. A registration form, schedule
and release form for SYM is available through the link at the top of the
page. For more information, photos and
links for Catholic youth visit the Greater Norwin Area Catholic Youth
website at www.gnacyouth.org.
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Adult Education Programs
Baptismal Preparation
Sessions
Baptismal Preparation
Sessions are offered on an as-needed basis rotating between St. Agnes
and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parishes. All first-time parents are
required to complete a session prior to the baptism of their child. We are also looking for new
couples to be trained to teach this wonderful Sacrament to new parents.
Call the Religious Education office at 724-864-5393 for the dates of the next classes or for
more information on becoming Baptismal Preparation Leaders.
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Marriage Preparation
Marriage preparation
in the parish is offered in the form of either the “Sponsor Couple” program
(a one-on-one program meeting with a Sponsor Couple) or Engaged
Encounter Weekends (available several times a year and at a cost to the
couple). Also needed are married couples willing to be
trained as "Sponsor Couples" to work with engaged couples. Please
call the Religious Formation Office at 724-864-5393 for more information
on any of these programs.
RCIA—Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Those wishing to be
fully initiated into the Catholic Faith are brought into the Church
through this program. If you have not received the Sacraments of
Baptism, First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation and are interested in
completing these Sacraments, please call the Parish Office at
724-863-2626.
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Scripture Study
Scripture Study is
held weekly on Mondays, September through May, focusing on the readings
of the upcoming Sunday. For information, call the Parish Office at
724-863-2626.
Young Adult Ministry (18 yrs.-College age and older)
This ministry gives
opportunities to young adults “beyond high school” to discuss faith,
grow spiritually, enjoy social fellowship and participate in community
service projects. Call the Religious Education Office at 724-864-5393 for more
information.
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