St. Raphael Catholic Church
Religious Education
Contact: Jean Balmes
Tel: 941-473-2359 - - - - Email: Jean@StRaphaelsOnline.org
Schedule of Classes 2007-2008
***All classes begin the week of September 10th***
Religious Education Grades 1-5: Tuesdays 6:15-7:30 PM
Children in Grades 1-5 are taught the basics of their Catholic faith through text books, traditional devotions, Scripture, and hands-on projects.
Religious Education Grades 6 - 8: Mondays 6:15-7:30 PM
The middle school program is designed to incorporate Catholic rituals, Scripture readings, meditations, classroom text books and activities.
Sacrament Preparation Class: Wednesday 6:15-7:30 PM
Children and their parents meet monthly in preparation to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
This year Confirmation will be recived by the 8th grade class. These students, along with their parents will meet once a month. These classes are in addition to the regular weekly classes.
| First Reconciliation | Wednesday, January 9, 2008 | 6:30pm | |
| First Eucharist | Sunday, April 27, 2008 | 11:00am | |
| Confirmation | TBA |
Family Masses:
Family Masses will be held every month. Attendance at these masses is encouraged as it contributes toward the fulfillment of required hours of religious education. Participation is encouraged in the form of ushers, altar servers, gift bearers, choir members, lectors and eucharistic ministers.Family Mass Schedule:
| Sunday | September 16, 2007 | 10:30am | |
| Sunday | October 14, 2007 | 10:30am | |
| Thursday | November 22, 2007 | 9:00am | Thanksgiving Day Mass |
| Sunday | December 24,2007 | 6:00pm | Christmas Eve Mass |
| Sunday | January 13, 2008 | 11:am | |
| Sunday | February 17, 2008 | 11:am | |
| Sunday | March | 11:am | |
| Sunday | April | 11:am | First Communion |
Parents, please note:
There are many areas in our religious education program where volunteers are needed. Please prayerfully consider helping us out in this ministry for your children. We can all work together to provide your children pride in their faith and a love for the Lord. We can use help in many different areas. Thank you for your consideration in this matter