The Office of Religious Education works with the Pastor to guide our parishioners in spiritual formation to become authentic disciples of Jesus Christ with the goal of attaining Heaven and the Beatific Vision of God.

     We oversee the catecechetical and spiritual formation opportunities in our parish for both adults, youth ministry, CCD as well as sacramental formation and the catechumentate (OCIA and OCIC).

Catechesis = "Instruction"

     Catechesis* [from the Greek καταχεω] is the act of handing on the Word of God intended to inform the People of God and candidates for initiation into the Church about the teachings of Christ, transmitted by the Apostles to the Church. 

     Catechesis also involves the lifelong effort of forming people into witnesses to Christ and opening their hearts to the spiritual transformation given by the Holy Spirit. 

     A "catechism" is the name given to a written work that contains a summary the beliefs of the faith that is used as a teaching tool.

• Catechism of the Catholic Church
• United States Catholic Catechism for Adults