Education

Taking advantage of education opportunities in the parish is important both for children and adults.  Learning and growing in our faith is a continual process that starts at a young age and continues throughout our lifetime.  Whether you or your child want to learn more about what it means to be Catholic, or if you are a seasoned parishioner wanting a deeper understanding of Christ, education programs within the parish can help.

Children & Youth

Catechists are still needed for High School and Middle School on Sunday evenings.  Subs are needed in all grades should a catechist be absent.  To volunteer, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call her at 864-4714.

Even at an early age, children are learning about their faith and the important of Christ in their lives.  Whether they are attending the Children's Liturgy of the Word at Sunday mass, Catholic School, or any of our Religious Education Programs, an early childhood education is an important tool in building the foundation for a life-long faith.

• St. Edward-Epiphany School: We are lucky to have a Regional Catholic School on our parish campus.
• Children's Liturgy of the Word is offered certain Sundays for children aged 4 through 3rd grade during the 8:45 and 11:15 Sunday Masses.
• Sunday Morning Religious Education is from 9:55 to 11:05 a.m. September through May for students from preschool aged 4 through high school
• Sunday Evening Religious Education is from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. September through April for students in Middle and High School.
• Summer Loreto & VBS This program is a full year of religious instruction in a concentrated two week program.  Available for preschool aged 4 through high school.
• Outreach in Love Religious Instruction for people living with mental and/or physical challenges.

Sacrament Preparation

• First Eucharist sacrament preparation for grades 2 and higher.
• Confirmation preparation for youth in grades 10 and higher.
• CICCA for children of catechetical age, never baptized who wish to explore full participation in the sacraments.

Volunteer Opportunities for Adults and Youth

Opportunities abound in both the school year and summer religious education programs.  Catechists, aides and subs are always needed in the classroom.  Also needed are runners or office helpers during the school year.  In the summer, Loreto and VBS employ an army of volunteers in addition to those in the classroom.  Needed are nursery workers, snack ladies, recreation leaders, teens and youth to help plan and execute opening prayer, photographer, the list is endless!  As always, children of volunteers get to attend the program for free.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information on ways you can help.

Some helpful resources for catechists:

• Catechists

All volunteers who work with children are required to undergo a background screening and attend one Child Protection class.

• Save environment and child protection requirements

Adults

Do something good for your soul!  Visit a study group or become a regular.

• Bible Chicks
• Book Club
• Centering Prayer
• Cursillo
• RCIA
• St. Ed U
• Scripture Study
• Souljourners
• Virtus Training
• Young Adults