• 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 
6:30–8:00 p.m.
September through May

Children's RCIA Program
Wednesday evenings November-May from 6:30-8:00pm. Dates to be announced. (For the children in third grade and above 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 2022-23 School Year began in September 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 the catholic school. Contact Diana Wake in the parish office 910.692.6613 ext 224 if you have any questions. 

Two years prepartion are required for these sacraments. Students generally recieve First Communion in the second grade provided they begin preparation as they enter the first grade. A copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate is needed. 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 they 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 - Eileen Duryea & Lansingh Hange
Grade two Catechist - Elaine Sevigny & Jennifer Vaughn
Grade three Catechst - Jennifer Kennally & Anne Strobel
Grade four Catechist - Gwendolyn Tilghman 
Grade five Catechist- Amanda Belton
Grade six Catechist - Christen Thayer
Grade six Assistant - Liam Thayer
Children's RCIA - Marta Kane 
Baptismal Prepration Class: Rob Deucher 
Children's RCIA & Director of Religious Education - Diana Wake 

Jr High & Confirmation Team:
7th grade Catechists:
Steven Dubuc,
Scott Stroker, Mike Zimmerman
8th grade/Confirmation Catechists:
Tom Kane, Teri Murphy, Anne Beaty
Confirmation Cordinator: Ruby Petty
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
RCIA Cordinator: Joshe Raetz