Religious Education
It has been widely recognized that Catholic schools are to be communities of faith, in which the Christian message, the experience of community, worship, and social concern are integrated in the total experience of students, their parents, and members of the faculty.
At St. Catherine Labouré we are engaged in catechesis or efforts which help individuals and communities acquire and deepen Christian faith and identity through instruction and formation of conscience. The efforts of both parents and teachers are directed toward the formation of persons in Christ Jesus.
The primary role of parents in forming the faith and moral values of their children is recognized. The example set in the home, the “modeling” of one’s values daily, is a potent force in a child’s life.
The Sadlier religious education series, We Believe, is used in grades Kindergarten-Sixth. Grades Seven and Eight use Sadlier’s We Live Our Faith. The Sadlier series is used for Reconciliation and First Eucharist; Loyola Press is used for Confirmation. These Archdiocesan-approved texts were adopted for use by the religious education faculty of the parish school following a thorough review of all available materials. Both the curriculum guide and the materials were developed in accordance with the National Catechetical Directory: Sharing the Light of the Faith.
Our students are also presented with opportunities for prayer: personal, paraliturgical, and liturgical. Parents are encouraged to participate in the weekly children’s liturgies, as well as the all-school masses, parish sacraments and more.
Spiritual Activities
First Communion
Confirmation
Morning Mass
Prayer Services
Stations of the Cross
Reconciliation