RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE) PROGRAM

Welcome to the San Francisco de Asís Parish Religious Education Program! Whether you are coming for the first time or have participated in the past, we are pleased to have you with us. It is our hope that our families will find support and take advantage of all the community offers as we work together to guide our children toward a life of discipleship.

Faith formation is a life-long process, beginning in the home where the foundations of faith are laid (primarily by the child's parents). At San Francisco de Asís, a catechetical program for instruction is provided for children and youth of all ages. The program for grades K-6 is the first part of the process. During these important first years of your child's religious education, your child will have the opportunity to prepare for and celebrate the Sacraments of First Eucharist and First Penance when program requirements have been met.

While sacramental preparation is a part of the program, religious education continues even after your child has received the sacraments. The catechetical program currently in use has been developed for children in accord with their age and readiness levels. It should be understood that to come to the program for the sole purpose of sacramental preparation and to leave immediately after your child has received the sacraments, deprives the child of a complete program of instruction. The program is structured in a way that the grade levels build on one another. Therefore, to drop in and out could mean that your child would miss important areas of instruction. It is our hope that you will accept our invitation to be a part of our religious education community throughout your child's school years.

This year, we will offer much for your child: scripture, prayer, liturgy, social justice, community service, etc. We look forward to spending this year and many more with your family. Please take time to look through this handbook to see all that is available to your family. Again, welcome! We are looking forward to a great year!

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2006 — 2007 RE Program Handbook

English edition

Spanish edition

Current RE Program Newsletters

March, 2007 (English)

April, 2007 (English)

March, 2007 (Spanish)

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