Religious Education and Sacramental Prep Information:

If your child is in their second year of Sacramental Prep formation and will be making their first Reconciliation and Communion this year, you will still be involved in weekly catechism classes. Your additional Sacramental Prep class for you and your child will begin on Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the hall. You also have to register for the Sac. Prep program in addition to Sunday Religious Education

Expectations and responsibilities:
Parents are expected to have their children at class on time. Late comers disrupt the class and is disrespectful to the teacher and classmates.
Please pick your child up at the classroom to ensure your child’s safety.
Parents are expected to volunteer in their child’s class two times though out the year. The reason is so you will get to know what they are experiencing, meet their friends and teacher and show your child his/her class is important enough for you to support.
If your child is ill or cannot make it to class, please email or call their teacher. If there are challenges in your home that may be affecting your child, we would be glad to help or support your family if we knew, so please communicate with us so we can.
Families are expected to attend mass regularly.
Commit to adult formation to better prepare your self for your faith journey as well your child’s.

Adult classes are part of our Religious Education Program!!!
I am proud of our commitment here at Shepherd of the Valley, where our parents walk the talk of faith. Our parents attend a 40 min. class while their children are in class.  We believe as followers of Christ, our conversion and discipleship grows and deepens with fellowship and learning and we are role models for our children. We take this seriously as primary educators of the faith to our children. This class is open to the whole parish as an opportunity of catechesis and growth. Invite a family member or friend!

When: 9:45-10:45 a.m. on Sundays between the masses
Where: In the church hall