Christian Formation

What is Catechesis?
Catechesis is a word of Greek origin meaning to echo, to resound and to proclaim. It is an official ministry of the Catholic Church and centers on sharing the message of the Gospel, presenting Christian values and principles, building community and leading people to service and prayer.

Our Philosophy
We recognize that Christian growth takes place in a community context and that Christian faith grows and is strengthened through worship and prayer and leads to action and service. Faith formation is from womb to tomb! Thus, families and community are an integral focus for all our programs.
Building upon the sense of wonder,
Catechesis leads people to a sense
Of the sacred and to recognition
Of God’s presence in their lives. (NCD, 145)

Programs offered:
• Children Religious Education and formation for Grades K-8
• Sacramental Preparation
• Parent/Adult Enrichment
• Sunday Nursery School
• Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word
• Community building programs (Advent Break, Easter Egg Hunt)

Volunteer Opportunities:
• Catechist (Monday or Tuesday)
• Catechist Aide (Monday or Tuesday)
• Nursery School Aide (Sunday)
• Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Sunday)
• Office Volunteer (Day or Evening)
• Community Building Volunteer

Staff:

Director of Religious Ed	Brenda Manzo
CF Coordinators	Annie Kupiec, Marie Miller
RCIA	Connie Kansa
Special Needs Religious Ed	Linda Lunarde
Nursery School	Suzy Asman
Youth Ministry	Jenny DeNardis, Cindy Pryor
Administrative Assts.	Diane Ciesolka, Sharon Dettmer

Call: 586-792-0550 for more information about our programs!