Bolstering our families:
The Parish Religion Education Program is designed to supplement a family's Religious Formation in the home. It remains the primary responsibility of Parents to teach and instill Faith. The Parish's RE Program is honored to assist.
Wednesday Sessions:
Pre-K through 5th grade students: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
6th grade through seniors: 7pm to 8pm
Location:
All Religious Education Sessions are hosted in the St. Patrick's Scholasticum.
340 Cedar Street
Chadron, NE 69337
Sacramental Requirements
First Holy Communion Requirements Outline
- To receive First Holy Communion, a child must be at least 7 years old, as this is the age of reason.
- Must have attended 2 years of CCD classes (1st grade & 2nd grade). Missed classes may require a make up assignment/session.
- Must attend Sunday and Holy Day Masses with their family.
- Must demonstrate knowledge that they know they are receiving the very real Body of Jesus in Communion.
- Must memorize the Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, and an Act of Contrition.
- Will receive First Reconciliation in the Fall of 2nd grade and again in the Spiring of the same year, prior to receiving Holy Communion.
- A more detailed letter and explanation will be provided to parents in the First and Second Grade each year by the Pastor.
At Home
At home children should be learning the basics of the Faith. This was promised to be taught to them at Baptism. Discovering the Faith at home not only supplements the CCD sessions, it enflames kids with God’s love. Your kids are with the effort. After all, Religion is the only science that promises a Heavenly result.
Confirmation Requirements Outline
- Candidates must attend Sunday & Holy Day Masses with their family.
- Candidates must attend at least 2 years of CCD classes, this can include the Confirmation year. Candidates will make up all missed classes.
- Candidates will select a sponsor according to the rubric.
- Candidates will select a Patron Saint to pray for them.
- Candidates will attend a retreat prior to Confirmation
* Retreat opportunities are provided, but it is your responsibility to attend one. *
- Candidates will compose a letter to the Bishop asking for the Sacrament. An outline sheet will be provided.
- Candidates will complete 20 hours of community service.
- A more detailed letter and explanation will be provided to parents & to Candidates each year by the Pastor.
Home, the Domestic Church, is the primary place of learning. The Parental responsibility of Faith Formation does not end when a teen reaches high school years. There is only so much the Parish can do to supplement your teen's Formation. Please engage them through the Scriptures, Catechism, prayer, and quality time. When Faith is primary in the home, Disciples are formed.