Education

RCIA - The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The RCIA process prepares adults 18 years of age and older for full initiation into the Catholic Church or for completion of initiation in the Catholic Church. The period of instruction and formation begins in the fall and continues through the Easter season. During this process, participants make a journey in faith while learning the teachings, practices and traditions of the Catholic Church. The RCIA reaches out to everyone: those who wish to be completely initiated into the Catholic faith by receiving Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion; those who wish to complete their initiation by receiving Confirmation and First Holy Communion; those who wish to complete their initiation by receiving Confirmation and First Holy Communion; and those from other Christian faiths who want to make a profession of faith in the Catholic Church.

Religious Education Program

The Religious Education Program provides instruction in the Catholic Faith for the parish's young people whoare not enrolled in the parish school.

Registration:
If you would like to register your child for Sunday school classes, please call the religious education office.
You will need your child’s Baptismal certificate.

Schedule:
Classes meet on Sunday in the school
"Little ones" (Kindergarten age):  10:45am-11:45am
Grades 1 through 7:                    10:40am-12:00pm
Confirmation Classes:                   9:15am-10:15am

Volunteers:
Catechists, Aides and Hall Monitors are always needed. If interested please call Rich at the above number.

Children's Liturgy
Children are ecouraged to attend the 9:30am Mass on Sunday mormings with their families. Adult catechists prepar special Liturgies of the Word that help children to understand the scriptures.

Adult Faith Formation
Throughout the year, various Litrugical and Theological topics are studied and discussed at workshops. Each topic is offered theree times a day in order ot accomodate divese schedules. Check the bulletin and website for opics, times, and location.

Director of Religious Education
Richard Pipchinski 718-278-0259 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 

Office hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Evening by appointment.
The Religious Education/Faith Formation Office is located in the basement of the Rectory with a separate entrance with bell in the back of the Rectory.