Religious Education classes are offered for children enrolled in grades 1–8 who do not attend a Catholic school. Classes meet Sunday mornings from 10:45–11:45 a.m., from mid-September through May (excluding Christmas and Easter). The program is led by dedicated volunteer catechists and includes two-year preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
A PREP calendar is emailed to every family registered in the program.
PREP Curriculum
Grades 1 through 6 use the “Alive in Christ” Discovering and Sharing the Kerygma” program.
Grades 7 and 8 follow the Diocesan Program “Chosen.”
Special Education sessions can be scheduled upon request. Please contact the Coordinator of Religious Education at prep@sclhbg.org to discuss options for your child.
Volunteer for PREP and PREP events. Click here to sign up.
Volunteering is a way to put your faith into action, to thank God for this parish, to provide an example for children… in addition to being a great way to get to know other families and have fun!
For additional information, e-mail us at prep@sclhbg.org
Parental Involvement
- Parents are encouraged to attend our Blessing of the New School Year Prayer Service in September.
- Religious education is not a substitute for Sunday Liturgy. Parents are reminded to bring their children to weekly Mass.
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Parents are encouraged to help their children learn the formal prayers in their textbooks and on grade-level prayer sheets. A Catholic prayer pamphlet will be sent home as a resource. Regular family prayer time is essential to nurturing a child’s faith.
Sacramental Preparation
- Reconciliation & First Holy Communion: Typically received in 2nd Grade
- Preparation: 1st & 2nd Grade (two-year program)
- Confirmation: Typically received in 8th Grade
- Preparation: 7th & 8th Grade (two-year program)
- Parent Meetings: Parents are expected to attend required parental meetings for each sacrament
- Schedule: Calendar of preparation sessions is provided to parents of Grades 2, 7, and 8 in September
Volunteer for PREP and PREP events. Click here to sign up.
Volunteering is a way to put your faith into action, to thank God for this parish, to provide an example for children… in addition to being a great way to get to know other families and have fun!
For additional information, e-mail us at prep@sclhbg.org
More information about PREP:
Religious Education Goals
PREP Family Involvement and Attendance
PREP Curriculum
Sacramental Preparation
PREP Special Education Sessions
Diocesan Policies
PREP Board
Click here to register online for PREP
If paying by check, please make checks payable to St. Catherine Laboure Parish.
For additional information, e-mail us at prep@sclhbg.org