

| Religious Education |
| Religious Education |



| Faith Formation |
Classes begin in September of each year with parent/student informational meeting. All classes are held at St. Mary's Parish Center Wednesday evenings September through April. Grades K - 4 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. Grades 5 - 9 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. Preschool students Age 3 until Kindergarten meet Sundays during the 10:00 a.m. Mass for Children's Liturgy of the Word |
| Faith Formation Curriculum Kindergarten through Grade 7 use religion books from Harcourt Press Call to Faith series, which uses a curriculum that is based on Church Tradition, Scripture, Doctrine, Lives of Saints and People of Faith as well as Cultural Customs and Celebrations. It is deeply rooted in both the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the General Directory for Catechesis. Grade 8 & 9 are considered the years for Confirmation Preparation. The series used for this process are from Resources for Christian Living Faith First series which includes four levels of study: Mystery of God, Morality, Jesus in the New Testament and Church and Sacraments. Grade 10 students are involved in service as a part of their continued preparation for Confirmation. Additionally, in the spring, they attend the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral and a Twilight Retreat. These students are also welcome to attend Youth Group meetings throughout the year. The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in the spring at the Divine Mercy Parish in Faribault. Youth Group invites all youth in Grades 10 - 12 to attend this monthly group aimed at strengthening fellowship and faith. Adult Education welcomes all adults to attend classes on Church doctrine as well as seasonally focused studies and other Scripture studies. A schedule of class topics is published in the fall and winter. |
| Le Center, Minnesota |
| Cover Letter for 2011 - 2012 Class Registration |
Altar Server Registration Form |