Elementary Faith Formation (Grades 1-5)
At your request, we have changed the format of religious instruction for the year ahead for families with elementary age children. We will use a “hybrid” religious education model that will feature weekly, grade-level classes for your children as well as special Praxis sessions sprinkled over the program year for the whole family (Family Classes, prayer services, community building experiences, service events, etc.). The Schedule for religious education classes for the year ahead will be as follows:
Grades 1-5: Sunday mornings /9:30-10:45 AM @ HF Parish Hall (starts Sept. 10)
Opening Day Brunch & Mass - 9:30 AM /Sun., Sept. 10 @ HF Parish Hall (Mass afterwards)
Parents /Guardians should attend this event with their children.
This first “class” will consist of a special family brunch & orientation with Mass to follow.
Families will meet their grade level catechists, see their classroom, get all final materials (textbooks & such), & receive a blessing at Mass for the year ahead. Please make sure to join us for this important first day!
Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation (Grade 6)
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation occurs at Grade 6. Candidates entering this process should already be active participants in our worship community & have completed grades 1-5 of religious education before starting. We will offer (2) different class times for the year ahead. Pick the timeframe /cohort that works best for your family (please no switching back & forth).
Cohort A: 9:30-10:45 AM, Sunday Mornings @ HF Parish Hall - Starts Oct. 8
Cohort B: 5:45-7 PM, Monday Nights @ SPX - Starts Oct. 9
Critical Information for Grades 1-6:
- Our life as a Church is centered around community and, most importantly, our Sunday worship of the Liturgy. Therefore, it is extremely important that you role model for them the value of regular Mass attendance.
- Sacramental preparation for Eucharist (& Reconciliation) encompasses grades 1-2.
- Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation spans Grade 6 & presumes successful completion of Catechism spanning grades 1-5.
- Second & Sixth grade students are required to submit a copy of their Baptismal Certificate to complete the registration process –this requirement applies to all children (even children that have been baptized here).
- Tuition is the same for all grades --$45 per child.
- Scholarships are always available -so just ask John or Emma if your family needs assistance.
Additional program information will be available soon. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank you for partnering with us & our faith community as we work to grow a profound love for Jesus Christ & for his Church in your child /children.
The peace of Christ be with you-
Emma & John
Questions about programming? Contact John McMahon (Faith Formation Director) at john.mcmahon@essexcatholic.org or 802-878-5331 ext 2
Questions about the registration form? Contact Emma Goff (Virtual Assistant to the Faith Formation Director) at emma.goff@essexcatholic.org