Parish Religious Education
Religious Education and Going To Mass
At St. Paul Parish our mission in religious education is to collaborate with parents to form a new generation of Catholics who know and love Jesus Christ and live as his disciples in the community of the Catholic Church.
Toward that end, we strive to offer a unified, solid and engaging religious education program.
As Catholics we are all tasked with creating disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ in order to save souls and give glory to God.
We create disciples by passing on a Catholic way of life to our children.
This is accomplished through instruction in the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Faith, a process known as catechesis.
It is important to remember that the family is the primary school of religion.
In the home parents are to pass the Catholic Faith on to their children.
However, these beliefs must also be practiced.
According to the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church parents are required to
bring their children to the Holy Sacrifice of Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
2024-2025 Youth Faith Formation Options
Level 1 CGS: PreK - Kindergarten (Ages 3-6)
St. Paul Parish is excited to provide Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for children ages 3 through 6, Sunday mornings from 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM after the 9:30 AM Family Mass, beginning SEPTEMBER 15th, 2024. There are two Level 1 Good Shepherd Rooms (Hidden Treasure and Precious Pearl Atria) in the basement of the church where classes will take place.
Level 2 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
St. Paul Parish is happy to also provide Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 2. Any child who was in the Level 1 Atria last year and is now entering grades 1-3 may continue with CGS. The True Vine Atrium for Level 2 CGS is located in the basement of the school building (Art Room), and will gather Sunday mornings from 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM after the 9:30 AM Family Mass, beginning September 15th, 2024.
Level 3 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
St. Paul Parish offers Level 3 CGS for any student who has been through the Level 2 Atrium for at least 2 years, and has permission to move to the next level from the Level 2 Catechist. Level 3 CGS will meet in the East hallway of the church basement, "Golden Thread" Atrium, on Sunday Mornings from 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM after the 9:30 AM Mass.
Traditional Religious Education Grades 1-5
St. Paul Parish gladly continues to offer Traditional Religious Education classes for students in grades 1-5. Traditional Religious Education for grades 1 - 5 will take place on Sunday mornings from 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM after the 9:30 AM Family Mass, beginning SEPTEMBER 29, 2024. We utilize St. Mary's Press Curriculum, "Discover." Classes will take place in the main school building.
Middle School Faith Formation Grades 6-8
St. Paul Parish offers a slightly different model of Religious Education for our Middle School students, grades 6-8. Middle School students will all gather together each Sunday in the gym after the 9:30 AM Family Mass, from 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM for their religious education experience, beginning September 29, 2024. Parents are asked to help by taking turns as "room parents" for the different stations.
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Register for Religious Education
Instructions for RegistrationFamilies register for classes through our ParishSoft Family Suite database. Follow the instructions for registration by clicking the link.
Religious Education Fees
Pay Religious Education FeesReligious Education fees are $60 per child with a cap at $180 total per family with 3 or more children. Fees are waived for catechists and parent volunteers - VOLUNTEERS are needed to make Sunday catechism possible and successful! Please consider helping and fill out the volunteer form below! (If you are unable to pay any/all fees, please do not hesitate to request a scholarship for your child/ren - fees should never stop any family from participating in religious education)
Volunteers Needed
Volunteer Registration FormVolunteer to help as a catechist, room aide/assistant, or security team. Student fees are waived for those whose parents volunteer. If you can't help every Sunday, but would consider sharing responsibilities with someone else, let us know by mentioning it on the volunteer registration form.
