Parish Education

	St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish 602 Everglade Drive Madison, WI 53717 608 833-2600

Updated August 18, 2007	Parish Education The Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish Education Program works for the total personal and spiritual growth of our children, teens and adult members. Our Religious Education Programs touch the lives of our children, teens and families through the Word of God and their involvement in our parish community. We welcome the participation of all parish members as catechists at the various grade levels. Catechists must live their faith through regular Mass participation and stewardship. Each catechist will receive a background check and must attend a session called Protecting God's Children, which makes adults aware of the warning signs of a sexual predator. If you are interested in sharing your faith with the children of our parish, contact the religious education office at 833-2606. Registration forms for 07/08 classes should be returned to the Parish Education Office by August 31. Religious Education classes begin in mid September and end in the spring. Classes meet once a week unless noted differently in the Religious Education Calendar or the parish bulletin. Pre-born Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten (3, 4, and 5 years old) classes meet during the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass. Elementary (grades 1 through 5) classes meet: Monday 3:30 to 4:45 PM or Wednesday 6:00 to 7:15 PM Second Grade: First Reconciliation and Eucharist Middle School (grades 6,7,8) classes meet either: Sunday 7:00 to 8:15 PM or Wednesday 6:00 to 7:15 PM High School (grades 9 and 10) classes meet either Sunday 7:00 to 8:15 PM Tenth Grade: Confirmation Preparation and Sacrament of Confirmation All classes meet as a group several times a year for special worship and for sessions where they can explore and discuss issues pertaining to their age groups. Young Adult Adult Education includes Scripture Study, Catechism study, RCIA, Baptism Classes, Sacramental Preparation for Adults, and other opportunities to cultivate your faith. The future holds the promise of spirituality development, social interaction and journeys of discovery.

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish

602 Everglade Drive
Madison, WI 53717
608 833-2600

Updated August 18, 2007

Parish Education

The Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish Education Program works for the total personal and spiritual growth of our children, teens and adult members.

Our Religious Education Programs touch the lives of our children, teens and families through the Word of God and their involvement in our parish community.

We welcome the participation of all parish members as catechists at the various grade levels. Catechists must live their faith through regular Mass participation and stewardship. Each catechist will receive a background check and must attend a session called Protecting God's Children, which makes adults aware of the warning signs of a sexual predator. If you are interested in sharing your faith with the children of our parish, contact the religious education office at 833-2606.

Registration forms for 07/08 classes should be returned to the Parish Education Office by August 31. Religious Education classes begin in mid September and end in the spring. Classes meet once a week unless noted differently in the Religious Education Calendar or the parish bulletin.

Pre-born

Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten (3, 4, and 5 years old) classes meet during the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass.

Elementary (grades 1 through 5) classes meet:
Monday 3:30 to 4:45 PM or Wednesday 6:00 to 7:15 PM

Second Grade: First Reconciliation and Eucharist

Middle School (grades 6,7,8) classes meet either:
Sunday 7:00 to 8:15 PM or Wednesday 6:00 to 7:15 PM

High School (grades 9 and 10) classes meet either
Sunday 7:00 to 8:15 PM

Tenth Grade: Confirmation Preparation and Sacrament of Confirmation

All classes meet as a group several times a year for special worship and for sessions where they can explore and discuss issues pertaining to their age groups.

Young Adult

Adult Education includes Scripture Study, Catechism study, RCIA, Baptism Classes, Sacramental Preparation for Adults, and other opportunities to cultivate your faith. The future holds the promise of spirituality development, social interaction and journeys of discovery.