Religious Education for Children

            ...and so goes the whole world in which we live. --St. John Paul II

"Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children in the faith, prayer and all virtues.  They have the duty to provide as far as possible for the physical and spiritual needs of their children"----Catechism of the Catholic Church, Article 2252

Ste. Marie Parish is committed to assisting and supporting parents in fulfilling the promise they made for their children at Baptism to raise them in the Faith.

There are two necessary components to the religious education of every child and adult:   

• comprehensive catechesis
• direct preparation for each particular sacrament

Both components are required.


1.  Comprehensive Catechesis (includes continuing education for adults) which provide the 'big picture' and the means to continue to mature in the Faith.

This comprehensive component of Catechesis is met through one of the following:
       1.  Catholic School Attendance
             or
       2.  Full Catholic Homeschool Curriculum
             or
       3.  Families Formed in Christ--family-based religious education at Ste. Marie

2. Sacramental Preparation prepares a child for each particular sacrament. This is done at the parish level.***PLEASE NOTE: in the diocese of NH, all children are prepared at their parishes for each Sacrament regardless of Catholic School or Catholic Homeschool participation.                                                                                      ***If your child is of Sacramental age (age 5 or 6) please contact the parish.
 

We are happy to assist you with the faith formation of your child.
Please click  to learn more or register for:

Familes Formed in Christ (comprehensive catechesis) with options for Catholic homeschool and Catholic school families

Sacramental Preparation (3 years) beginning at age 5 or 6