The Cathedral Community
Holy Rosary * Most Precious Blood
Sacred Heart
296 Flower City Park
Rochester, New York 14615
(585) 254-3221
www.cathedralcommunity.org
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Children's Faith Formation
Pre-K – Senior High
Learning about Christ, in the classroom;
Encountering Christ in the world!
Marianne Himmelsbach
Faith Formation Administrator
254-3221 x108
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The staff of the Cathedral Community is committed to support you in the awesome responsibility of nurturing the faith of your children.
In order to carry out this responsibility, we offer a weekly Religious Education program to all children who attend public schools. This program runs from September through May. (see the calendar on the opposite side of this brochure) We invite children who are 4 years of age through Jr. High to participate.
Our Religious Education program is held each Sunday morning following the 9:15 Mass. This gives the families an opportunity to participate in weekly Mass together. During Mass the children have an opportunity to participate in The Children’s Liturgy of the Word, which “breaks open” God’s Word, at a child’s level; while parents participate in the Liturgy of the Word at Mass.
Religious Education classes begin at approximately 10:30a.m. across the street in the Religious Education Wing of the old Sacred Heart School. We ask that parents bring their children to their respective classrooms. Children are dismissed promptly at 12 noon, and we ask that parents are at the school to pick up their children. For safety reasons, we do not dismiss children without a parent or guardian.
During classes parents are welcome to remain in the meeting room to visit and have coffee. We welcome parental support as teachers, aides and/or substitutes. If you are interested; please contact Marianne Himmelsbach at the number on the front of this brochure.
In order for a child to participate in our Sacramental Preparation Program, a child must have had at least one year of Religious Education prior to beginning Sacramental Preparation. This will assure a child’s basic understanding of the faith prior to being immersed in our sacramental traditions.
If you would like to volunteer to help in our Religious Education program, or to enroll your child in the program, or for more information; contact Marianne Himmelsbach. If your child will be enrolling for the first time and was not baptized at one of the Cathedral Community Churches, a copy of his/her baptismal record must be provided.
Materials fees are as follows:
$35.00 – 1 child in program
$45.00 – 2 children in program
$55.00 – 3 or more children
Do not let the fees stop you from registering your child in our program. There is a need based scholarship available. Contact Marrianne Himmelsbach.
Religious Education is but one program which we offer to children and their families. We also provide Family Faith Formation Sundays, for children and families to work together on fun projects to reinforce Christian values. During the summer we also offer a 2 week Vacation Bible School for children from 5 to 10 years of age.
Our Youth Group is open to all high school youth. (Contact Belinda Brasley 472-0785)
It is our intention to offer quality programs with foundational Christian values for children and families within our community as well as within our neighborhood.
Join us!