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PREP - Parish Overview
By virtue of the Sacrament of Matrimony, parents are the prime educators of their children in the Christian Faith. Many times parents are much more prepared for this role than they think. It is so important for parents to hand on their faith to their
children. This has been working for thousands of years and will continue onward.
What our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) provides is an encouragement to parents and a refinement of education in the faith for their children. -
Saint Francis Academy
St. Francis Academy is our Parish Grade School and is located in Bally, PA. A fully integrated Catholic Christian curriculum is provided for our children which includes preparation for all of the sacraments. Click on this link for more information: http://www.sfabally.org
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Elementary School Religious Education
Grade School Religious Education Program-Grades 1 to 6
With the coming of fall begins another year of Elementary Religious
Education with Connie Boyer as our Director of Religious Education
and many catechists and aides.
SESSIONS OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Our curriculum for this year is: the "We Believe" from Sadlier, Inc. -
Jr. High and Confirmation Preparation
Our Jr. High School Religious Education program is held for children in grade 7 on Sunday
evenings from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. The 8th grade meets on specific Saturday mornings. Refer to the PREP calendar. Confirmation this year is Thursday, October 25, 2018.
Deacon Joe Petrauskas is our Coordinator of Religious Education
for our Junior High School Program. We have many catechists who
teach our students.
7th Grade follows the YOUCAT Confirmation program
8th Grade follows the Ascension Press Theology of the Body Middle School Edition and Altaration (study on the Mass).
DATES FOR THIS YEAR
Confirmation - October 25, 2018
First Penance - Saturday's in Lent
First Communion - May 11, 2018 -
Adult Religious Education Programs
Numerous Adult Religious Education Programs are offered on a regular basis in our Parish. We see adult education as key to the development of faith for our parish families.