Encounter
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launching fall 2022!Our Parish School of Religion received a makeover this year...
We are turning our focus away from textbooks and classrooms so that we can focus on ENCOUNTERS with our faith! We will still gather every Sunday to learn about our faith, build up our community through fellowship, and serve others.
There will be something for every child from Pre-K through high school. We will also lean toward family-based faith formation with the integration of Root and a fresh approach to sacrament preparation.
Families are welcome to join Encounter at any point during the year. -
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Root for families
Root is a family-based catechetical experience for children, teens, and adults with age-appropriate content for each. Families in our parish and school are invited to participate. We will meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month from September through May, from 9:00 am to 10:15 am.
At-church meeting dates:
- October 9
- November 13
- December 11
- January 8
- February 12
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Pre K & K: Catechsis of the good shepherd
Children ages 3 to 6 are invited to participate in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd each week from September through May. This Montessori-based approach to religious formation meets the child where they are and introduces them to Jesus, the Mass, and the story of salvation. Mrs. Monica Stanley leads this experience with the help of several teens.
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Sacramental Preparation
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middle grades (3 / 4 and 5 / 6)
Children will learn more about their faith with a focus on prayer, parables, and the story of salvation. They will continue to experience the liturgical year and ways to live their faith.
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NEW! Junior High & High School Small groups
Teens will engage in small group discussions and Bible studies, lead service projects, and participate in community-building activities. They can expect faith-filled discussions, fellowship, active participation, and lively experiences. Our junior high participants will focus on the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Our senior high school participants will focus on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Service hours are available when they participate in applicable activities.
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service opportunities
New in the 2022-2023 program year...regularly scheduled service projects! Many parishioners expressed their desire for more ways to help our local community. Led by our junior high and high school small groups, we will facilitate parish-wide service projects throughout the year that align with our Catholic values and benefit our local community.
