Welcome to another season of Religious Education. Robby Kiley, Theresa DePung, and Kim Slott have been working with the catechists to make sure that your children have the best possible experiences this year. They are excited about supporting you in your role as primary educators of your children in the ways of faith. I highly recommend, if you have not already done so, that you and your family take part in the sessions for "Whole Family Catechesis." This new initiative worked well in its first year last year, and we look forward to its continued growth this year (Editors note: see the Whole Family Catechesis article for more details! - Robby).

 

We have begun the final stage of our parish expansion project this summer. You can see the construction on the south side of the Parish Education Center. The workers are on schedule and should have the addition under cover by winter. Although the construction will cause complications during this year, it will provide much more space for our educational programs beginning with the 2019 school year. There will be six more classrooms, four more restrooms, a new multipurpose room, and better suited space for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and the Children of Saint Angela Merici. Thank you for putting up with the inconveniences this year.

 

Both Father Eric and I are looking forward to being involved in the religious education of your children. We will visit the classrooms and be present to the students during Advent and Lent for their Penance Services. I always look forward to parent preparation sessions for second grade and eighth grade families, as well as the retreats designed to prepare the students. It will be an exciting year for spiritual growth!