Dear Parents,
 
The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops states that the family “is our first community and the most basic way in which the Lord gathers us, forms us, and acts in the world” (Follow the Way of Love). Our most important role in the life of our children is showing them the way to heaven. Giving them experiences of the Lord, sharing our faith moments, teaching them to recognize how God Our Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit are working in their lives. To be effective, we need Our Lord as the center of our lives, allowing Catholic virtues and values to flourish in our homes. In cooperation with our church community, we can help our family and friends obtain the goal of reaching the Heavenly Kingdom. Religious Education is designed to help us to reach these goals. 
 
The Religious Education program of St. Paul and Christ the King offers the opportunity for your child to grow in faith under the guidance of a catechist who responded to the call of God to “echo the words of Jesus”. A call that is taken seriously and with great reflection. Each classroom is designed for your child with age appropriate materials and activities. The catechists take care to plan meaningful sessions that draw each student more deeply into a relationship with Jesus while conveying the truths of our faith. By working together, we are preparing the Church leaders of tomorrow.
 
This year we plan to incorporate changes to the 11:00 program by adding one day retreats for grades 4-8, classroom retreats for grades 1-3, service opportunities in each classroom, family activities, group excursions, parent sessions, growing the Youth Group, and by offering prayer and Adoration at each level. We encourage parents to actively support and help us to realize these goals by volunteering.   Following the Opening Prayer on September 8 there will be a short meeting for parents from 11:10-11:45 to introduce a few of the fall activities and secure volunteers.
 
You can download the Registration Packet from this page under the documents tab to the left and return it to the parish office or register online here. To review the calendar and for further information on Religious Education/Confirmation please refer to the documents and tabs to the left of this page or pick up the Religious Education/Confirmation packet at the doors of St. Paul or Christ the King Church.
 
Blessings,

Nancy Denhart, DRE
ndenhart@athenscatholic.org
(o) 740-592-2711 #23
(c) 740-590-3302