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Religious Education Program
"Each encounter with Jesus fills us with joy,
with that deep joy which only God can give." Pope Francis
Classes are held on Sunday Morning @ 9:00am
Starting the second week of September and Ending in early May
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Returning September 2025!)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) provides children ages 4 and 5 with a fully Catholic yet Montessori religious education. The child uses hands-on materials to grow in their relationship with God as they reflect upon questions while they work with the materials. An Adult "directress', who has been trained in the CGS method, will direct and guide the children through the various presentations including the enthronement of the Bible, the Good Shepherd, the Prophecies, the Annunciation, the colors of the Liturgical Year, the sacred vessels at Holy Mass, preparing the cruets for Mass, the Last Supper, and much more. Contact our Director of Religious Education, Katie Choudhary for more information.
Grades 1-8
REACH
Religious Education Apostolate for Christian Handicapped. REACH provides simplified religious education lessons at a slower pace using a smaller student-to-catechist ratio. This program also prepares students for the sacraments of reconciliation, the Eucharist and confirmation.
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Religious Education
St. Raymond Religious Education aims to support parents' vocation to raise and teach their children the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic faith. We welcome all children from ages 4 through 8th grade. The program is designed to help children and their families recognize Christ in their life through experience, worship, and prayer. Through our program, the children will learn about God, Jesus, the Holy Sprit, Mary and the Saints, as well as the basics of Catholicism, Catholic Traditions, Scripture and prayer.
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WHAT IS A CATECHIST? A catechist is a person of faith who leads others in understanding the faith teachings according to those official teachings. The role of the catechist is a vital ministry to the St. Raymond Parish.
WHAT DOES A CATECHIST DO? The primary goal of a Catechist is to model God’s love to others. As a result, the primary requisite of a catechist is a love for God and a love for children. A catechist develops a lesson plan and uses that plan to teach in the classroom. The catechist passes on to students a set of shared meanings and values that are Catholic. A catechist also initiates others into the faith community, into its life, its worship, symbols and practices.
WHAT DOES AN AIDE DO?
The primary goal of an aide is to assist the Catechist in their role of helping our children come to know God and know their beloved identity as God's child.
WILL I RECEIVE TRAINING AND SUPPORT? Yes
ARE THERE TEACHING AND RESOURCE MATERIALS? St. Raymond provides teaching and resource materials.
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT? We ask catechists to commit to teaching a class for an entire academic year. St. Raymond Religious Education Program begins in September and ends early May.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOLUNTEER IN THIS ROLE? We are so blessed to have such an active and engaged community of parents, grandparents, and friends supporting our faith formation programs through volunteering. We welcome any person of faith who wishes to lead others to grow in faith and understanding the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For the safety and protection of our parish children,, all volunteers must: complete an online session of “Protecting God’s Children", a course in child abuse prevention and "Mandated Reporter training", a course in reporting suspected child abuse in addition to a background check.
WHO DO I CONTACT IF I AM INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATECHIST?
Please contact our Director of Religious Education, Katie Choudhary at 815-722-6653 ext. 225 or via email at RE@straymond.net
Sacrament Information
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