• Religious Education Handbook
• Child and Youth Protection

Religious Education Classes (K–6)
Sunday mornings - English
11:15–12:30 p.m. 

September through May

Confirmation Program (post 6th)
Wednesday evenings 
6:30–7:45 p.m.
September through May

Children's RCIA Program
Wednesday evenings November-April from 6:30-7:30pm. Dates to be announced. (RCIA is for children in third grade and up who need to prepare for First Penance & First Communion).
 

We understand the importance of training our children and youth “in the way they should go” (Proverbs 22:6), and we provide a variety of classes, programs, and opportunities for religious education at home, at church, and at a Catholic School. On this page you’ll find details about church-based programs for grades K–8, and you can access information about confirmations study on our Confirmation page. We also have a Homeschool page with materials for religious home-based learning.

Classes for the 2021-22 School Year will began on Septemer 12, 2021 for grades K-6. You must be a member of the parish to enroll your child in our program. We offer religious education classes for elementary-aged children not enrolled In our catholic school. You must be registered members of the parish to enroll your children in our program. Contact Diana Wake in the parish office 910.692.6613 ext 224 if you have any questions. 

This year First Penance (Confession) will take place on March 3rd. First Communion will be held on May 28th.  Two years prepartion are required for these sacraments. Students generally recieve First Communion in the Second Grade provided they begin preparation while they are the first grade. A copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate is required. If you have a child in the third grade or above who have not received their First Communion please let Diana Wake know so your child can begin preparing to receive the sacrament.  Home-schooled parents should let Mrs. Wake know at the beginning of the school year that you have a child preparing for their sacraments.

Our volunteer catechists, catechist aides, substitutes, and youth ministry assistant/chaperones teach our faith and support our youth in their journey K–8+. We need catechist assistants for this school year. It takes many volunteers to keep the youth education programs running smoothly. To learn more about what you can do, contact Diana Wake  by phone at (910) 692.6613, ext. 224.

Catechists for Grades K-6:
Kindergarten Catechist - Kate Barber
Kindergarten Assistant - Marge Swierz
Grade one Catechist - Amanda Belton
Grade one Assistant - Jennifer Kennally
Grade two Catechist - Elaine Sevigny 
Grade two Assistant - Jennifer Vaugh
Grade three Catechst - Christine Dowling
Grade four Catechist - Gwendolyn Tilghman 
Grade five Catechist- Christen Thayer
Grade five Assistant - Liam Thayer
Grade six Catechist - Tama Carlin
Grade six Assistant - Steven Dubuc

Children's RCIA - Marta Kane 
Religious Education Subs: Eileen Duryea
Baptismal Prepration Class: Rob Deucher 
Children's RCIA & Director of Religious Education - Diana Wake 

Confirmation Team:
1st Year Catechists:
Tom Kane, Scott Stroker, Teri Murphy
2nd Year Catechists:
Catherine Padgett, Julie Blank, , Mike Zigmond
Other Team Members: James Duers
Confirmation Cordinator: Christine Thayer
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Cordinator of RCIA: Barbara Kemple