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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

Religious Education Classes

 

2007-2008 Religious Education Calendar

 

Registration for the 2007-2008 school year has begun.

Registration forms are available in the parish office Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm

 

Classes begin Wednesday, September 5, 2007, 6:00pm-7:15pm

 

Teachers are needed for the 7th and 8th grade program. Training is provided by the parish office and by the Diocese of Orlando. Please call the parish office at 452-5955 for more information.

 

Forms:

Registration Form

 

Sacraments

Students who are in the second grade and above are eligible to celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion for the first time. Attendance at Divine Mercy School or in the parish Religious Education is required for children to receive the sacraments.

 

First Reconciliation:

Each fall we have at two preparation sessions for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in our parish for parents and children.

The sacrament is usually celebrated in December.

First Communion:

Parent Meeting: Sunday, January 13, 2008, 10:30am, Dome.

Sacrament Preparation Sessions for First Communion are:

         February 23, March 15, and April 26, 2008    9:00am-12:00pm

         Attendance at these sessions is required to receive the sacrament of Communion for the first time on May 3, 2008.

Rehearsal: Thursday, May 1, 2008, 6:30pm, Church

Celebration: Saturday, May 3, 2008, 10:00am, Church

Forms:

Reconciliation/Communion Registration Form

Confirmation:

Parent Meeting: Sunday, February 3, 2008, 10:30am, Dome.

Sacrament Preparation Sessions for Confirmation are:

          February 16, March 8, and March 29, 2008 at Divine Mercy 9:00am-12:00pm

          Attendance at these sessions is required to receive the sacrament of Confirmation on April 9, 2008

Rehearsal: Thursday, April 3, 2008, 7:00pm at Our Saviours in Cocoa Beach

Celebration: Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 7:00pm at Our Saviours in Cocoa Beach

Forms:

Bishop Letter Directions

Service Project Form

Sponsor Eligibility Form

Sponsor/Candidate Faith Sharing Sheets

Saint Project Form

Confirmation Registration Form

 

 

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.