General Information...
The goal of the Ss. Peter and
Paul and St. Stephen the Martyr religious education program is to provide
religious formation that is consistent with the basic traditions and teachings
of the Roman Catholic Church reflected in Vatican II.
Jennifer Rausei – DRE –
Classes
meet on Sunday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. following the Merrillville Community
School Corporation calendar and emergency school closings (e.g. inclement
weather).
Sacraments: Children preparing to receive the sacraments of
Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation will be given special attention to
insure that their participation is focused on faith sharing between parents and
child, with support and guidance from trained catechists. Participation by
parent and child in this immediate preparation will be necessary for all those
who wish to receive the sacrament in this program. All students will have two
years of religious instruction and attend sacramental preparation classes prior
to the reception of any sacrament.
Reconciliation
is celebrated in second grade during the Lenten season, usually the first
Saturday in March, at 10 a.m.
Eucharist
is celebrated in third grade in early spring, usually the first Saturday in May,
at 10 a.m.
Confirmation
is celebrated in ninth grade in the fall, dependent upon Bishop Melczek’s
schedule and is traditionally held at Holy Angels Cathedral.
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