Religious Education

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is available to all children in Grades 1-6.  This special gathering is offered as part of the Sunday, 10:00am Mass. Children will be called forward by the presiding priest prior to the First Reading, then dismissed into classrooms with a catechist. Children will hear and share about the gospel reading at an age-appropriate level. Children will return to Mass after the homily. Registration is not required for Children’s Liturgy; all children in Grades 1-6 are welcome!

Faith Factory is Big Faith and Big Fun! It’s all about building a relationship with Jesus through “faithfully-fun” activities like music, story time, prayer, crafts, and games! Faith Factory Littles is offered during the Sunday, 10:00am Mass and is in the Cook Faith Formation Building. Registration is required and children do need to be fully potty trained to join in the fun!

Faith Factory First Eucharist Program is designed for children who have not yet received their sacraments. Our gifted catechists and aides are here to partner with you and your family on this beautiful faith journey. Registration is required and a Sacrament Fee of $125 is due in the sacramental year. The following First Eucharist programs are available:

First Eucharist Preparation Year 1 is designed for children in 1^st through 4^th grades who have been baptized but have not yet received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Year 1 gatherings are offered on Mondays at 3:30pm-5:00pm, Mondays at 5:30pm-7:00pm, or Wednesdays at 3:30pm-5:00pm. 

First Eucharist Preparation Year 2  is designed for children in 1^st through 4^th grades who have been baptized, completed the First Eucharist Preparation Year 1, and have not yet received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Throughout this 2-year program, children will learn about and discuss big questions like: What is the Eucharist? What is absolution? What are the ten commandments? Why are the seven sacraments important? Most importantly, the children will be excited and ready to receive Jesus at our First Communion Masses in May! Year 2 gatherings are offered on Mondays at 3:30pm-5:00pm, Mondays at 5:30pm-7:00pm, or Wednesdays at 3:30pm-5:00pm. 

Sacramental Preparation 1 Year Program is designed for baptized children in 4^th grade and above who wish to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. Topics such as sin, forgiveness, the ten commandments, and sacraments will be shared in preparation for the First Communion Masses in May. Sac Prep is offered on Sundays from 8:30am-10:00am.

OCIA for Children is designed for children over the age of 8 years old who have not been baptized and wish to become Catholic. This is a 2-year program which culminates in children receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil in their second year of the program. OCIA for Children is offered on Sundays from 8:30am-10:00am.

Faith Factory is all about Faith and Fun; it’s “Faithfully Fun!” Children who have received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist AND are in grades 3, 4, or 5 are welcome to join in this exciting program where growing a relationship with Jesus is the name of the game! Speaking of games, gatherings will be filled with energizing games, engaging bible stories, art, inspiring worship music, devotion and prayer, as well as tasty snacks! Faith Factory Kids is offered on Mondays at 3:30pm-5:00pm, Mondays at 5:30pm-7:00pm, or Wednesdays at 3:30pm-5:00pm. Registration is required for children to join in Faith Factory!

At ROOTED Middle School, the focus is on the “5 F’s”: Faith, Friends, Fellowship, Fun, and Food! Using small groups, energizing games, engaging talks, spiritual activities, and Christian service, ROOTED aims to meet young teens (grades 6, 7, 8) right where they are as they grow even more deeply in love with Jesus! ROOTED Middle School meets on Mondays at 7:00pm-8:30pm in the Cook Faith Formation Building. Registration is required.