2012-2013 Religious Education Registration Form
2012-2013 Religious Education Calendar - Coming Soon!

2011-2012 Religious Education Calendar

All youth, grades K through 12 are invited to participate in Holy Trinity's Religious Education program. Classes begin in mid September and finish in late May. Classes are held each week on Sunday mornings from 10:10 – 11:15 am. All children are expected to attend regularly and participate at Mass on a weekly basis.

The four strands of the Catechism of the Catholic Church...

* The Commandments and Prayer*

* Creed*

* Sacraments*

* Scripture*

...are interwoven to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to our children so that they begin to understand how to live the Gospel every day. The doctrines, rites, and rituals of the Church are introduced and explained throughout the year as they touch the student’s experience through liturgy, service, and parish life.

Service Component

Service is an important focus of Holy Trinity's Religious Education Program.  Students and their families are invited to participate in a variety of service opportunities throughout the year.  More information and calendars can be found on our Service Opportunities page.

Liturgy

Students are invited to worship together, and serve as liturgical ministers at Class Masses (3rd-6th Grades) and Youth Masses (7th-12th Grades). More information and calendars can be found on our Youth Liturgical Ministries page.

Catechists

Religious Education teachers are called Catechists.  A Catechist, (from the Greek word “to echo”) is someone commissioned by the Parish “to hand down” its faith tradition. Catechists are a valuable gift and resource to the life and mission of the Parish. They volunteer their time, talents, and love of Christ’s teachings to give witness to their students of God’s love in their lives.

All of our catechists and volunteers are asked to comply with the Archdiocese of Washington’s Child Protection Policy.
 

Text

The Religious Education Program uses the following text:
*Finding God, by Loyola Press

Shepherd's Flock

Shepherd's Flock is a religious education program for children and young people who learn differently.  This program offers faith formation, sacramental preparation, and liturgical experiences for the youth and their families in an age appropriate manner with an adaptive learning evironment to fit the needs of each child.  Monthly family liturgies are offered, followed by a pot luck dinner.
 

Volunteer Opportunities for Parents/Parishioners

The Sunday Morning Religious Education Program cannot run without our wonderful volunteers!  Please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page to learn about the many ways you can serve in the Religious Education Program, or other Faith Formation programs.  Contact Beth Ashby, Faith Formation/Religious Education Ministries Office Coordinator (202-903-2808) with any questions or to volunteer.

Parents of Young Children Group

The Parents of Young Children (PYC) Group is for parents with children from birth through age 4.

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School is a weeklong summer program for grades Pre-K through 4th.

Contact

Judith Brusseau, Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation and Religious Education, 202-903-2807
Catherine Graveline, Coordinator of Religious Education, 202-903-2815
Justine Javier, Coordinator of Youth Ministries, 202-903-2814
Beth Ashby, Faith Formation/Religious Studies Ministries Office Coordinator, 202-903-2808