Faith Formation Program Overview
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The Parishes of the Natick Catholic Community, St. Linus Parish and St. Patrick Parish, support parents as the primary educators of their children and take seriously the obligation to assist them in the faith formation of their young children and teens. Our overarching goal in religious education is summed up very simply: To teach as Jesus taught. Jesus is at the heart of all religious education.
The basic objectives undergrid the curriculum of each grade:- To bring every student closer to Jesus,
- To guide our students in the formation of values and a moral code in harmony with our Catholic Christian heritage,
- To pass along the rich tradition of the Catholic faith.
We offer faith-filled & engaging programs for children & teens in Grades 1-10. These programs include vibrant classroom experiences, wide-ranging service outreach opportunities and meaningful family enrichment events that foster growing as disciples of Jesus.
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Our children in Grades 1-5 utilize Sadlier's Christ In Us Program & meet at St. Linus with the following hourly class options:
Sundays 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Mondays 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Mondays 6:00-7:00 p.m.-----------------------------
Our students in Grades 6, 7 & 8 also follow Sadlier's Christ In Us Program & meet at St. Linus with the following hourly class options:
Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.-----------------------------
Our teens in Grades 9 & 10 are in our Confirmation Program. Click here for more details!------------------------------Our First Eucharist and Confirmation preparation programs consist of a two year time span. Therefore, students wishing to receive First Eucharist in Grade 2 must first complete the Grade 1 year of religious education. Likewise, students wishing to receive Confirmation in Grade 10 must first complete the Grade 9 year of religious education. If a teen attends a Catholic High School, the Grade 9 year of religious education is not required. However, all students wishing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation (including Catholic High School Students) are expected to participate in our Grade 10 Program.
Ms. Jennifer McKiernan
Director of Faith Formation
Pastoral Associate
jmckiernan@natickcatholic.org
508-653-6005
Ms. Caitlin D'Alessio
Faith Formation Coordinator, Grades 1-5
cdalessio@natickcatholic.org
508-653-6005
Mrs. Rose Schneider
Faith Formation Coordinator, Grades 6-8
rschneider@natickcatholic.org
Mrs. Dawn Sullivan
Confirmation Coordinator & Youth Minister
dsullivan@natickcatholic.org -
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