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Religious Education
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re-registration
forms and information.
The General
Directory for Catechesis (GDC),
issued by the Holy See and published in English in January of 1998, states that:
“All the baptized, because they are
called by God to maturity of faith, need and have therefore a right to adequate
catechesis.” GDC #167
St. Michael’s Parish strives to
welcome each and every person into our Religious Education Program. We offer classes for children (grades 1-5), early adolescents
(grades 6-8), a unique non-graded high school program in preparation for the
Sacrament of Confirmation, and a program for children with special needs, as
well as, adult education, the Rite of Christian Initiation, adult catechesis for
the Sacrament of Confirmation and classes for parents of children preparing to
receive the sacraments of First Penance, First Communion and Confirmation.
“Parents
are the primary educators in the faith. Together
with them, especially in certain cultures, all members of the family play an
active part in the education of the younger members.”
(GDC #255) St. Michael’s parish seeks to collaborate with
parents in providing formal teaching of doctrine and classroom experiences of
prayer and liturgy. Together we
strive for a common goal: faith development and religious education for all
children within our care.
We welcome any questions, comments or
suggestions. The program directors
are available in person either before or after all scheduled classes in the
Religious Education Office located at the Parish Center.
Also, please feel free to call us at the office:
Religious Education Office:
978-562-7662 (direct line)
Parish Center: 978-562-2552 ext 309
Gerry
McDonald, Director
gmcdonald@stmikes.org
Kristen
Ogar, Assistant Director
kogar@stmikes.org
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