Religious Education:

CHILDREN:

        Grades 1*, 2*, 3, 4, 5, and  9*:  Classes are held in the Parish Center on Sunday mornings from 9:50 AM until 10:50 AM.  Students are to enter from John Street.

          Grades 6, 7, 8, and 10*:  Classes are held in the Parish Center on Sunday evenings from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM during the months of October, January and March.

          SEE THE CALENDAR FOR SPECIFIC DATES.

*Students in Grades 1 and 2 are involved in preparation to receive the Sacraments of First Penance (Reconciliation) and First Communion (Eucharist).  Participation in both years of the program is required in order to receive these Sacraments.

  *Students in Grades 9 and 10 are involved in preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Participation in both years of the program is required for reception of the Sacrament.

Contact:  Mrs. Nancy Manley, Director of Faith Formation at 315-732-1334

ADULTS:

          RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults):  The RCIA program is offered yearly for those individuals who wish to become Catholics (Catechumens) or who, as adults, have been baptized (Candidates) but have not received all of the Sacraments (Reconciliation, Eucharist, and/or Confirmation).  The process begins in the fall and classes are held on Sunday mornings from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Church rectory.  At these classes, participants learn about the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic faith as well as an understanding of the traditions, rites and rituals associated with Catholicism.  The process culminates on Holy Saturday when the Catechumens and Candidates become full members of the Church through the reception of the Sacraments.

Contact:  Mrs. Helen Burke, RCIA Coordinator at 315-724-5282

          Bible Study:  Parishioners who wish to open up the Word of God by reading and discussing passages from Sacred Scripture meet every Tuesday morning in the Parish Center from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  This group is open to any interested adult who wishes to deepen their faith by gaining extra insight into the meaning of God’s message given us through the Scriptures.

Contact:  Mrs. Helen Burke            315-724-5282