Youth Faith Formation (Religious Education)
The philosophy of the Church of Saint Benedict Youth Faith Formation Program is in accordance with the decree of Vatican II, acknowledging that parents are the primary educators of their children.
Therefore, it is the role of the Saint Benedict Youth Faith Formation Program to support parents in the religious formation of their children by enhancing their teaching of Scripture, Tradition, Doctrine, and morals. We aim to provide basic teaching of Catholicism, opportunities for service activities, and experience within the Catholic Christian community. Our goal is to assist families as they come to know God better, grow deeper in relationship with Him, and discover His great love and mercy for everyone!
Youth Faith Formation classes are offered from September through April for registered parishioners during two different sessions: Sunday mornings from 10:30 to 11:40 AM or Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. The Children’s Catechumenate program is offered for older children, unbaptized or baptized in another faith, seeking full communion with the Catholic Church as well as for older students who are baptized Catholic and wish to receive their First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Some of the extra youth activities offered during the year include Totus Tuus and Vacation Bible School. We have special retreats for students in 5th grade through high school facilitated by the T.Y.M.E. (Total Youth Ministry Experience) Team which are part of the R.E. curriculum. We also offer retreats and service opportunities for students preparing for Sacraments as well as an annual High School Theology of the Body (T.O.B.) Retreat based on the teachings of Pope John Paul II.
Please check out other areas of our website to discover more about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Middle and High School Youth Groups, and Dead Theologians Society (DTS)!
For more information on how you can be involved, please contact Lisa Remmert in the parish office at 918-455-4451 ext. 226.