RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES - PRESCHOOL THRU 7TH GRADE
The following are class descriptions for the various grade levels. St. Mark is pleased to offer continuing religious education from Preschool through 7th grade. A reminder that the Sacramental program for 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion is two years in length. Please contact Linda Emmen if you are unsure where to place your child:
lemmen@saintmarkcc.org or call 303-466-8720 ext. 116.
All classes will begin in September 2012 and end in April 2013
Sunday School (PreK – Kdg)
This class is open to children in Pre-K and Kdg (4 and 5 years old). Classes meet Sundays during the 9:30 a.m. Mass. This Liturgical based class includes stories, activities and crafts geared to this age group.
Elementary
Children in grades 1-5 meet on Thursday evenings from 6:30–7:30 pm. Using the Call to Faith curriculum which builds on itself from year to year, the children gain a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith while growing in the parish community.
Young Catholics
This youth group style program is for students in 6th through 7th grades. The classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30–7:30 pm. Using the Junior High Call to Faith curriculum, students learn two topics a year on a three year rotation that prepares them for Confirmation in 8th grade. There is also an optional – but highly recommended - weekend retreat for students in February. Cost for the retreat is additional. More information will be sent home in the fall.
Sacramental Preparation
This is for returning 2nd grade students that are entering into preparation for 1st Communion and 1st Reconciliation. Students are eligible for this class if they have either attended the 1st grade class, been enrolled in Catholic school or have been homeschooled using an approved curriculum. Classes are held Thursday evenings from 6:30–7:30 pm.
RCIC 1
This program is for students 2nd grade and older that are still needing their sacraments of Baptism and/or 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion. This is for students in the first year of the two year program. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm.
RCIC 2
This program is for students who have attended RCIC 1 and are ready for the second year of the program. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm.
