FAITH FORMATION
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We believe that faith formation develops first and foremost in your own home,
and we want to support you. In that effort, we have many programs and opportunities designed for your children. Below you will find more details about each program we offer.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION for STUDENTS IN NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOL
All families are welcome to register their children online for classes, preschool to 8th grade, that teach students to be Disciples of Christ through invitation, learning, prayer, service, Sacraments, and liturgy in the Catholic church. Classes are held on Sunday mornings 8:45 to 10:30am. Pre-registration is required. Classes are taught by volunteer teachers (Catechists) involved in ongoing development. Our source material is Be My Disciple by RCL Benzinger Publication (rclbenzinger.com).
Homeschool for St. Peter: parents are provided with age-appropriate learning materials and supported with periodic “check ins”. Source material is Be My Disciple!
Finding Faith in Life by St. Mary’s Press (smp.org).
o Link to SP/OLR/HC Religious Education Re-registration
o Link to SP/OLR/HC Religious Education Registration
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
First Reconciliation and First Communion: Children in the second grade are prepared for reception of the Sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Communion during their regular classroom or homeschool instruction.
Second graders enrolled in St. Peter School and St. Peter Religious Education are therefore enrolled in preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and Communion. Parent/Guardian communication about the preparation process and important dates is shared via meetings or emails with those students enrolled.
Parents of children older than second grade who have not received First Reconciliation and Communion should contact Joy Blaul for assistance in preparing and receiving the Sacraments.
Confirmation for teens in their 8th grade year or older are prepared for reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation. This is for students in both Catholic and non-Catholic schools.