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We have several interesting and exciting Religious Education Programs in our parish. They include the following; Religious Education Program - Most of our religious education for children grades 1 though 9 is centered around the Loreto Model of Religious Education. The program consists of an intensive two-week program in the summer and three or more "follow-up" weekends during the year. The follow-up weekend classes range from 1 to 2.5 hours in length and are centered around the theme of the year (Church, Scripture, or Creed) and specific topics related to that time of the Church year (ie: Pentecost, Lent, etc.). At present the Religious Education Program is divided into multi-age groupings which typically includes primary grades 1-3, intermediate grades 4-6 and Junior High School grades 7-9. First Eucharist - Also know as First Communion, this program is generally for students in grade 2 and begins during the Lenten season. The five to six classes end in May with a special Mass and inspiring ceremony for the First Communicants. First Reconciliation- Also known as First Confession, this sacramental preparation takes place when the child is in grade 2 & 4. The program begins prior to the Advent season (December) and the Sacrament is celebrated during Advent. Confirmation - Preparation actually begins in the 2nd grade and continues through grade 10. Students are required to attend the Religious Education Programs (see above) during the summer and follow-up weekends during the year. They will also be required to attend retreats, complete either one long term, or three short term projects, and are encouraged to participate in the parish Youth Group, Appalachia Workcamp, and Stubenville East High School Youth Conferences, as well as other diocesan activities. The student is also expected to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation yearly and attend Mass regularly. Final preparation will take place with Confirmation classes in the 10th grade. Download the form for tracking your child's Prerequisites for Confirmation Preparation here. RCIA- The Right of Christian Initiation begins with three sessions in the fall, reaches its climax at the Easter Vigil, and concludes with three sessions in the spring. It is a program designed for adults or young children to become Catholic. Our parish has had the fortune of initiating several individuals and families. If you are interested in becoming Catholic, please feel free to contact us.
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