Overview of Children’s Religious Education Program (2008 / 2009)
Welcome to the 2008 / 2009 children’s religious education program “Born of the Spirit” (Canadian Catechetical Series). The aim of the program is to lead the whole child to discover and
celebrate the presence and action of God in his/her life. The purpose of the program is not to
teach the child to talk about God, but first of all to live in friendship with God our Father, the
Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
Pre-School, Kindergarten & Course 1
Catechists:
Mrs. Stasia Hartley, Mrs. Maria Hilton
Invited to Belong to God
God introduced as a loving and caring “abba” or parent who loves us unconditionally.
Course 2
Catechist: Mr. Gary Koett (email: Gary@spparish.com)
We Belong to the Lord Jesus
Jesus invites us into personal friendship – Eucharist.
Course 3
Catechists: Jim & Carla Fretwell, Kathy Gillis
In the Spirit We Belong
Year three is focused on gathering the children together as one, and helping them to celebrate
with the spirit of Jesus. Independence and community are both important in the classroom, and
their education of the Holy Spirit, the Catholic faith, and personal and communal prayer
continues to develop.
Course 4 & 5
Catechists: Mrs. Tracey Westwood & Mrs. Susan Lawes
Come and See
Through gospel stories explore the meaning of Jesus Christ for us today - to be his disciple and
friend.
May we be one
Deepen our understanding of being church – witnesses of faith gathered everywhere in the Spirit
of Jesus.
Course 6, 7 & 8
Catechists:
Mrs. Liane Funk & Mr. Roy Battilana
Junior Youth Program
This program is organized a little differently than the program for
the younger children. The youth group has a spiritual program at its center, but we also want to
teach young people about the responsibilities and joy of belonging to a faith community.
The Canadian Catechetical series ‘Born of the Spirit’ builds on the essential children education in
faith which parents provide. The various years of the catechetical series seek to provide a
progressive and systematic presentation to the basic content of the faith. They are seen as an
initiation into a lifetime of growing faith.
If you have any questions about our program, please talk to us. If you wish to help out in any
fashion during the year, we welcome your participation.
Thank you, and may the peace of Christ be always with you and your families.
Contacts
Lynn Koett:
652-2543
Els Welle:
656-5888
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