Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations.

The Religious Education Program is a mission of Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish, who's purpose is:

1. To assist parents in their baptismal commitment to; raise up and form their children as active members of the Roman Catholic Church.
2. To reinforce and foster a greater awareness and to help youth embrace the gospel message, our Catholic beliefs, teachings, prayers and values as they should be taught and lived at home.
3. To assist youth in recognizing and developing their gifts and blessings establishing their membership and place in the Church knowing stewardship as a way of life.

Students make bread as they learn about the Eucharist.

Where are classes held?

MPHM Parish Center and School.

When are classes held?

Sunday mornings 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.; mid-September through early May.

MPHM Religious Education Handbook

What My Child Should Know

And When

I Can Find What's

In the Church

After the bread is done,

it's time to share in a meal as Jesus did with His friends.

Is there a fee for my children to attend Religious Education classes?

We do ask a fee to help defray the cost of materials associated with the Religious Ed. Program. (No child will be denied a Catholic Religious Education due to inablity to pay.)

1 child = $40.00

2 children = $80.00

3 or more children = $100.00

Is my child old enough,

or to old?

We offer classes for Pre-Kiindergarten (those entering Kindergarten the following school year) through High School.

Catechist (Teacher) Training:

Our goal, is to have all of our catechists nurturing their own appreciation of the Catholic Faith, learning techniques on how to pass the Catholic Faith on to our young people and appreciating the important role they play in the future of the Catholic Church.

During the First Year of Catechesis:

Our catechists are required to attend a "Virtus: Protecting God's Children" Training session and and "Echoes" parish based training program for handing on the faith.

Second Year and on of Catechesis:

Once catechist's have completed the first year of catechesis they are required to either be in an active Catholic study group or attend at least 4 hours of training directly related to catechesis.

Catechist Training "Echoes"