In obedience to Jesus' final instructions to His Apostles before His Ascension, "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to carry out everything I have commanded you."
(Matthew 28: 19-20)
The Religious Education Program at Saint Columba Parish strives to faithfully pass on the teachings of Jesus Christ as handed down through His Apostles and their successors, the bishops and priests of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, to those children entrusted to us.
Religious Education Classes
following the 9:00 am Mass until 11:30 am
from early September through May
Saint Columba parish offers religious education classes for grades 2-8 in public & private schools.
We believe and profess that the Holy Eucharist is both the source and summit of the Catholic Faith. Therefore, Mass is considered to be an integral part of every child's religious education. The whole program is focused on full participation.
Your ways, O Lord, make known to me;
teach me Your paths.
Guide me in Your truth and teach me,
for You are God my savior.
(Psalm 25: 4-5)
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Registration will begin April though August. All current and new students MUST REGISTER. New students, please bring a copy of birth and baptismal certificates.
For the cost of one phone bill you can make the great investment on one year of religious education classes for your child(ren) and seed the foundation for their lifelong relationship with Jesus. They will learn about Morality, Forgiveness, the Holy Eucharist, our Catholic faith and will receive the Holy Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation.
There is a nominal registration fee which will be discussed at the time of registration. We also offer a group rate to families with 2 or more children.
To register:
The first class takes place the Sunday after Labor Day.
First Reconciliation
1st Year for ages 7 & older
During the first year, the program is in preparation for receiving First Communion which will be celebrated during the second year of the program.
The program fee includes: a workbook, books on prayers, classroom movies on Jesus, the Virgin Mary and bible stories, a Blessed Cross, 3 retreats, certificate with the church’s seal upon completion of the program, Penance Service & facility classroom needs.
First Communion
2nd Year for ages 8 and older
Please note that the first program year of preparation on Reconciliation is a prerequisite.
The program fee includes: preparation for receiving First Communion, books, class movies, a Blessed Bible, 3 retreats, First Communion ceremony rehearsals, a Communion banner, certificate upon completion of the program with the church’s seal & facility classroom needs.
Confirmation
Ages 12 & older: two year program
The program fee includes: preparation for receiving Confirmation sacrament, books, class movies, Blessed Cross, 3 retreats, Confirmation ceremony rehearsal, Confirmation Robe, certificate upon completion of the program with the church’s seal, Church and Bishop fees & facility classroom needs.