Continuing Religious Education
cre@stlawrenceparish.com (586) 731-5072
SPECIAL SCHEDULE NOTE: For the week of February 6/7, all 6th grade students, who submitted a permission form, will attend the "Gods's Own Making" Video presentation on Tuesday February 7th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. (There are no regular CRE classes for 6th grade students on February 6/7.)
Catechesis, the act of handing on the Word of God, is an official ministry of the Catholic Church. Catechesis centers on sharing the Gospel message, presenting Christian values and principles, building community and leading people into service and prayer.
The St. Lawrence Continuing Religious Education (CRE) ministry provides opportunities for catechesis with the following religious education programs:
Childrens Liturgy of the Word: Children four years old through grade 4 are invited during the 10:00am Mass to listen and explore the readings at a child's level of understanding. This program is available from September through the end of April. Please watch the Forum for details.
Continuing Religious Education classes: Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade attend classes throughout the school year on Monday and Tuesday evenings. An age appropriate curriculum provides formal religious education for each grade, and sacrament preparation during second and eighth grades. Two consecutive years of formal religious education is required for the preparation of each sacrament. Additional information is available in the CRE Parent Student Handbook below.
Children who have special needs are welcome to attend one-on-one classes with specially trained catechists. Contact the CRE office for more information.
2011-2012 CRE Parent Student Handbook
2011-2012 CRE Schedule of Classes (Calendar)
2011-2012 CRE Sacrament Schedule
God's Own Making Permission Form
RCIA for Children: Students of any age having not yet received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and First Eucharist are invited to attend RCIA for Children. This program will prepare a student for the Sacraments of Initiation, usually celebrated at Easter Vigil. The program begins in September, and concludes on Easter.
Youth Ministry: Our Youth Ministry program includes "Heavenly Helpers" welcoming students in grades 7 & 8 to Friday evening gatherings to share faith and prayer through fun activities and service projects. The "Servants of God" group welcomes all high school students and their friends to Sunday evening gatherings. For more information, see the Youth Ministry page of this website or click here.
Vacation Bible School: Each summer, usually in July, St. Lawrence Parish provides a week of Vacation Bible School for students who are entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. Registrations will be available in early April.
Sacrament Information
A copy of the student's Baptismal Certificate is required prior to receiving a sacrament.
First Reconciliation: Preparation for First Reconciliation occurs during second grade for students who have been baptized and have completed the first year of Religious Education. A required parent meeting begins the program, with First Reconciliation scheduled in December.
2011 First Reconciliation dates: Parent Meeting - October 6th 2011 - 7:00pm Reconciliation - Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 11:30am.
First Eucharist: Preparation for First Eucharist also occurs during second grade for students who have been baptized and have completed the first year of Religious Education. A required parent meeting begins the program, with First Eucharist scheduled for the first Saturday of May.
2012 First Eucharist dates: Parent Meeting- January 10th or January 12th, 2012, 7:00pm First Eucharist- May 5th, 2012 at 9:00am, 11:30am or 2:00pm.
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist classes are available for older students (grade 3 and above) who are baptized and have completed one year of formal religious education. Please contact the Continuing Religious Education office for more information.
Confirmation: Preparation for Confirmation occurs during eighth grade for students. The program begins with Confirmation Dedication in the Fall of eighth grade, followed by preparation during the school year, and celebration of the sacrament the following Fall.
2011- 12 Confirmation dates: Confirmation Dedication: October 24th, 2011 at 7:00pm Confirmation: to be determined in July 2012, based on the bishop's schedule. Confirmation dates are usually in October or November.
Confirmation dates for current 9th grade students who have finished preparation for Confirmation are November 16th, 2011 (A-L) and November 17th, 2011 (M-Z) at 7:00pm. Please arrive and report to the Social Hall at 6:30pm. Rehearsal for all students is on November 10, 2011 at 7:00pm.
Growing together in faith and wisdom,
Mrs. Lisa Rajnicek, Director of Religious Education
lrajnicek@stlawrenceparish.com 586.731.5072 x245
