Dear Parents/Guardians,
We welcome you as parents in the sacred task of initiating our children in the Catholic faith. To be formed as disciples of Jesus means that together we provide the environment for nurturing the faith of our children. First, we look to our own faith, our personal conviction. Our children must see firsthand the Holy Spirit at work in our lives. Into this faith we invite our younger members. If Jesus is Lord for us, He must be Lord through us.
The ministry of our catechists manifests our belief that God’s grace calls us in the Church to serve His people by teaching Christ’s love. On behalf of all of us, I acknowledge the dedicated service of our catechists. I invite you as parents to consider prayerfully the opportunity to join in this ministry of teaching our young people.
Your children are special to us, and even more special in God’s eyes. We welcome your commitment in sending your children to us. We promise our dedication in becoming with you the witness of the Church we want our children to be a part of on this journey of faith.
The Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) is one dimension of faith formation. It relies on and draws from the life of sacramental worship and the witness of your faith. Pray with us that this experience will be a real occasion of grace in all of our lives. Pray and work to make it happen for our children. We welcome you and your children to this wonderful journey.
Peace be with you,
Sister Ella Mae McDonald, MPF
Director of Religious Education