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St. Peter Religious Education offers a catechetical
program of faith formation to the young people in our parish who attend
public/private schools.
Religious education of children begins long
before children start formal schooling. Parents are their children's first and
foremost teachers of faith -
- as they model Christian values in the
family,
- as they witness to a lifestyle based on
the teachings of Jesus,
- as they gather each week with the
believing community to praise and worship God.
PARENTS ARE THE PRIMARY TEACHERS OF FAITH FOR THEIR
CHILDREN. The religious education of children at St. Peter Parish
is based on this premise. Our program builds on the foundation begun
in the family, inviting parents, catechists, and parish staff to work
together to guide children in claiming life in Christ as their own.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the St. Peter Religious Education program
for children is to assist young people to reflect on their own lives in
light of the Gospel and of Church tradition, enabling them to move toward a
conscious commitment of living their lives as the Gospel challenges - loving
service to others.
The Religious Education program is one aspect of
assisting children in the life-long process of listening and responding to
God's invitation to love.
It is assumed that children will be part of the
Religious Education Program during all 8 years of elementary education.
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