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Religious Education
 
As adult members of our faith community, we know that we never stop 
learning about God and that we continue our entire life to try to know 
Him better through prayer, study and service. We have learned through 
experience that if faith is a relationship, it needs to be nourished like 
any other relationship. It would seem then, that our main goal in 
providing programs for our young people in Religious Education is to help 
them realize that FAITH COMES FIRST in their lives and that Jesus center 
of that faith experience for Catholic Christians. It is not to provide 
all the answers, but it is meant to be a good continuation of the faith 
growth that has already begun in them through the family and the parish 
community. 

From the time a child is held lovingly in the arms of their parent, they 
begin to know the love of God. As they have watched their families make 
choices, they have learned about right and wrong. As they have watched us 
(the parish community) worship together, they have learned how to pray 
with others to praise God and bring justice to the world. Our goal in 
Religious Education then is to help them put those experiences in 
perspective, to better understand God and His People, the Church. It is 
to provide them with the opportunity to talk about what they 
have "watched" all these years, and to see how the traditions and 
teachings of the Church reinforce their own faith.

We would ask the entire parish community to support our efforts through 
prayer. 

We are here to serve you and support you in whatever way we can. Let us 
pray together for a wonderful year of faith growth for all of us. 

If you need more information about any of these Religious Education 
services, please call the parish office or email Cori Lockhart, Director 
of Religious Education. cori@divinemercychurch.org





NEW MINISTRY! LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN 9:30 AND 11:30AM MASSES Religious Education Classes 2009-2010 Religious Education Religious Education registration for the 2009-2010 school year will begin in July, classes will begin in August. Registration forms may be downloaded from this website. You may also pick up forms in the Narthex of the Church and in the Parish Office. Completed forms may be mailed to or dropped off at the Parish Office Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 4:00PM Forms:
Sacraments Baptism: Parents wishing to have their children baptized must attend the Baptismal Preparation Class prior to the date of Baptism – pre-registration is required. Parents must be registered, practicing members of Divine Mercy Church. One of the Godparents must be a fully initiated Catholic who is a registered, practicing Catholic. It is suggested that parents contact the church (and if possible, attend the classes) before the birth of the child. For more information, and to baptize a child over 7, please contact Cori Lockhart First Reconciliation and First Communion: Students who are in the second grade and above are eligible to celebrate the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. Sacramental Preparation Sessions for First Reconciliation are held in the Fall. Sessions for First Communion are held in the winter and spring. All parish members are invited to attend the sessions to learn more about these sacraments. The schedule for the 2009-2010 Sacramental Preparations sessions will be available in July. Please contact the Parish office for more information. Forms: Reconciliation/Communion Registration Form Confirmation: The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at Divine Mercy in 2011. Please check the parish bulletin and website for updated information as it becomes available. Forms: Confirmation Registration Form Forms: Bishop Letter Directions Service Project Form Sponsor Eligibility Form Sponsor/Candidate Faith Sharing Sheets Saint Project Form Dates and Deadlines
RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is an ongoing process of discernment for those wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith. Meetings are held on Sunday mornings at 9:00am in the library of the school. Please call the parish office for more information.
SCC Small Catholic Church Communities are groups of parishioners who meet on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to read and learn more about the Sunday readings. SCC members share information, thoughts and prayers. SCC’s are open to all members of Divine Mercy Parish. Lent is a time for reflection and prayer. The Small Catholic Church Community groups invite you to join them this Lenten season as they discuss and reflect on how the Sunday readings impact their everyday lives. Please call the parish office for more information.
 
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