Welcome to our Grade 1-6  Religious Education Program!

I hope you find this page answers some of your questions about our program. 

About our Curriculum…

We use “Finding God” published by Loyola Press. Not only is this curriculum theologically sound, it has a wonderfully dynamic approach for sharing our faith. Some of the key elements include:

• An Invitation To Prayer. Which teaches children to the basic prayers we all need to know as well inviting them to experience other forms of prayer such as guided meditation.
• An Introduction To The Communion Of Saints.  Children get to know a host of Saints and holy people who reflect both the church’s diversity as well as our universal call to holiness.
• The Integration Of Catholic Social Teaching. Children learn that our faith does call us to concern for others  and should influence every aspect of our lives.
• A Dedication to Reaching Children Through A Variety Of Learning Styles. There is beautiful art, music and story CDs, a variety of games, crafts and of course well written content, all geared towards bringing our children into a deeper relationship with God. 

 The Role of Parents

The church teaches that parents are “the first heralds of the faith” for their children. It is through you that children first learn about the importance of God in their lives and through your loving example that they see their first model of sacrificial love. Finding God supports you in this important role as “first herald” of faith for your child thru.

• Raising Faith-filled Kids a parent page: At the end of each student’s chapter there is a page designed for students to take home with them. On one side is the student's end of chapter summary and on the other is a parent page. This page has an adult summary of what your child learned in class, a dinner conversation starter,  suggestions for ways to reach out in service to others and more.
• Parent Newsletters: Once every 4 to 6 weeks you will receive a Parent Newsletter in your family file, which features easy to read articles that touch your daily life and enrich your faith.  We usually include a note updating you on upcoming events in our program with the newsletter.
• Each family new to the program receives a Family Guide to Prayer at the beginning of the year. This little booklet has all the prayers your child will need to learn by heart as well as helpful hints on praying as a family. Each week’s parent page will let you know what prayers we are currently learning in class. We encourage families to take the time during bedtime or mealtime to pray these prayers together until they are learned by heart.

Family Gatherings

During the year we offer opportunities for you to gather as a family to share faith. These gatherings will be an informal opportunity for those families who are interested to gather for a pot-luck meal, crafts or games and prayer and will be suitable for every member in your family to attend together. Watch for more details throughout the year!

To Snack or Not to Snack?

It has become our policy not to offer regular snacks in class. However we do realize that occasionally students who attend on weekdays have had an early lunch at school and really may need a snack. Weekday students may bring their own snack 15 minutes before class and go to the Parish Hall to eat before class begins.

From time to time classes may hold a special celebration that includes a snack and teachers will notify families ahead of time so you know what to expect.