RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DAYS AND TIME

Children attend one day a week. Choose a time from the schedule below.

Time: 5:30-6:45pm

Tuesday: Grades 1-6 ( Baptized children who have not yet  celebrated their First Communion:  Grades 7th and 8th)

Wednesday: Grades 1-8

Thursday: Grades 1-8 

Reminder to our parents,

For Catholics, the Celebration of the Eucharist is the most important hour during our entire week. 
Therefore, we presume all children in Faith Formation are participating in weekly, Sunday Eucharist, with their family.

 

SACRAMENT PREPARATION

Confirmation (for Youth)

Those desiring Confirmation should be:

• a baptized Catholic who regularly receives Communion;
• registered in a parish (both preparation for and celebration of the Sacrament will take place in that parish);
• be enrolled in a catechetical program at a parish or in religion classes at a diocesan Catholic high school, in addition, those desiring Confirmation also participate in an immediate Sacramental preparation program usually presented as retreats;
• in the Diocese of Venice in Florida, preparation normally begins in the 9th grade, with the celebration of Confirmation occurring at the end of the 10th grade, around the age 16. 

 Policies for the Sacraments of Initiation , Diocese of Venice, 2012, p.35.

 

R.C.I.A. - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

To assist those seeking Baptism and full communion into the Catholic Church by providing a process in which people grow in knowledge and Faith.

The process is comprised of several components that mark positive steps toward full Communion in the Roman Catholic Church. There are different aspects of formation in the process: Inquiry, Church Teaching, Spiritual Formation and Service.

Inquiry

Anyone interested may participate before committing to the Reception of the Sacraments in the Catholic Church. This journey in which people grow in Faith and knowledge is called the  Rite of Christian Initiation  of Adults. The RCIA is the process for those seeking Baptism and full Communion into the Catholic Church.

Church Teaching

We study Sacred Scripture, the Old and New Testaments, the life of Christ, the Sacraments of the Church, the teachings about Mary and the Saints, Church History, and Christian Morality. We learn the practices and rituals of the Catholic Church. Each session consists of prayer, teaching and time for questions and answers.

Spiritual Formation

Candidates are encouraged and supported throughout their journey by Priest, Sponsors, and the entire parish community.

Service

Sunday Mass is required. Rites that strengthen our new life in the Catholic Church are part of the journey.

 

The teaching is presented by a team of your Parish Priests, Deacons, and Religious Education Staff, and Parish sponsors.

Tuesday, September 16th all registered and those considering registering.

Classes will begin on Tuesday, September 23rd — These classes will be held in the school from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.

For more information or to register, please contact Anne Spears at the Religious Education Office, 239-574-3422 or aspears@standrewrcc.org., 
from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the Parish Hall, there will be a special gathering for in English and on Wednesday, September 24th in Spanish.

 

ANDREWSYOUTH (YOUTH MINISTRY)

AndrewsYouth currently gathers every first Sunday of the month at the Noon Mass for a Mass for Youth followed by ApostolicAction: helping carry the results of Food Donation Sunday (also every first Sunday of the month) from the church to the Cape Coral Caring Center vans.

Also: Every Saturday at 11:00am, join a team of high school youth for one hour in the ApostolicAction of helping prepare the church pews for the weekend Masses.

Finally, check out Ablaze, a summer youth conference, by clicking here.

 

 

 

Click here for the Ablaze Registration Form.

Click here for the Ablaze Liability Form.

Click here for the Ablaze Diocesan Form.