PHILOSOPHY
Catechesis is a life-long process of developing and nurturing
the initial gift of faith. The purpose of catechesis is to invite
a response to Jesus Christ and His Church that is living, conscious,
and active within the faith community.
Our program aims to enrich the faith-life of each student,
teacher, and parent and give support to one another as we
journey toward growth in a faith community.
The program:
1. Aims to teach Christ's message fully.
2. Strives to build our Christian Community.
3. Encourages participation in the liturgy and sacraments.
4. Motivates students to apostolic service.
FULFILLING OUR MISSION
We work to accomplish these goals through our classroom experience,
special liturgies, family programs, community service opportunities,
retreats and Youth Ministry.
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Students ages 3 through grade 12 are invited to attend RE
classes at our Parish Center and School. Currently our enrollment
for RE is at 761 students (Plus 240 at the Catholic School).
Registration takes place in the spring, with a deadline of
June 15. If space and teachers are available, we will accept
students after that date. Classes run from October through
April. For more specific times and dates, call 763-497-2745.
Home School is also available for grades 3-8.
First Confession and First Communion preparation takes place
during second grade. Confirmation preparation classes are
for grades 9 & 10, a two-year program. Students are required
to attend classes at the Parish Center during these Sacramental
years. Also see Sacramental Ministries.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Other special events during the year include Pro Life Mass
in January, parent programs, Vacation Bible School, community
service projects such as Feed My Starving Children, food shelf
donations and volunteers, retreats by our own ARMOR team and
also the Archdiocesan National Evangelization Team, and many
more!
For more information please email Carol Freeman - carol@churchofsaintmichael.org
or
Kathy Pope - kathy@churchofsaintmichael.org
Please note: If your student(s) will not be attending
an RE class or for class cancellations,
please call Diana at (763)-497-2745 x214 or diana@churchofsaintmichael.org
and let her know. Thanks! |