Religious Education Overview

Religious Education

Religious Education Overview

Religious Education at Immaculate Heart of Mary does more than merely present information or basic instruction for our young people, rather we work to catechize them. Religious Education, or CCD, classes meet during the school year for grades 1-8. Our goal is to form our children in their faith and prepare them to enter into the Sacramental life of the Church. In this, we recall that "catechesis is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especailly the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life," as the Catechism of the Catholic Church states. "The whole concern of doctrine and its teaching must be directed to the love that never ends."

Catechesis is about transformation of the heart toward the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Transformation, or continued conversion, is a concern of all baptized people where doctrine opens doors for prayer and reflection which aid in our relationship with the Lord. Dr. Petroc Willey, professor from Maryvale Institute in England, says that we should have a "Dogmatic Spirituality." Our children should be taught the essentials of the faith while at the same time be able to live this daily in family life (and school life, etc).

All classes meet Sundays from 9:40-10:45 a.m., between Masses, beginning each fall through May. Our Religious Education 2010-11 begins with a meet-and-greet on Sept. 19, with a parent meeting with Bob Rice in deMazenod Room the following Sunday (Sept. 26) For more details, please click on the topic headings below:

Welcome Letter
Registration Form
2010-11 ScheduleThe 2010-11
Attendance and Drop off/Pick up Policy