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
We will take a summer break and will resume in August!    



Religious Education Classes 
2010-2011 Religious Education Registration is now OPEN!
Classes begin on Wednesday, August 18, 2010.
Classes are held on Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

(Click here to download calendar of classes)

New Student Registration packages are available in the Parish Office 
Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If your child did NOT 
attend Divine Mercy Religious Education Program during the 2009 - 2010 
school year, you MUST complete a new student registration package.

Returning Student Registration forms may be downloaded and completed only 
for students who were enrolled in the Religious Education Program during 
the 2009 - 2010 school year. (Click here to download forms)


Completed forms may be mailed to or dropped off at the Parish Office 
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.



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 2010-2011 Sacramental Preparations 
sessions will be available in July. Please contact the Parish office for 
more information.

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.



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.