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Parish Religious Education (PRE)    

Youth Faith Formation  

Youth education is for all children from kindergarten through grade 12.  Classes meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.  
Special Sacrament Classes Held for this Age Group (also on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.):
  • First Reconciliation classes are held for children in second grade, who have been in the PRE program for at least one year prior to receiving the sacrament.  First Reconciliation takes place in January. 
  • First Eucharist classes are held for children in second grade and the First Eucharist takes place in the Spring.
  • Confirmation Classes are for all 9th graders or high school students. Students enrolling in Confirmation Class must have been enrolled and active in the PRE Program for at least one year prior. 
  • Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) is also available for students who have not received one of the sacraments at the usual age or time. RCIC meets on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
For more information on any of the youth educational programs, please contact Marilyn St. Pierre (DRE) by email or at 423.892.2957.

Adult Faith Formation
Listed below are on-going adult faith formation classes. Additional opportunities are available throughout the year and announced in the bulletin or on the home page.
Class Time Contact Details
Bible Study (Sunday)

Sunday, 9:45-10:45 a.m.

(between the Masses)

Joan Roueche

423.635.0857

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
(RCIA)

Thursday, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

 

Mike Lucas

423.322.4546

Why Catholic? Several options available

Parish Office

423.892.1261


Additional Resources   

Catechism of the Catholic Church
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