The Parish Religious Education Program exists to help parents educate themselves and their children in the tenets of the Roman Catholic Faith. The goals of PREP are to:

• Assist parents in passing the faith on to their children
• Provide religious instruction to all children in both school and religious education settings
• Prepare students and families for the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation
• Train catechists for our program
• Involve the youth and parents in parish life

Please view the following documents for more information on the program:

• PREP Registration Letter (PDF)
• PREP Registration Form (PDF)
• PREP Calendar (PDF)
• PREP Handbook (PDF)

What is RCIA/RCIC? 

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) or Children (RCIA) is the Church's ritual process for calling adults and children (ages 7 and older) to a conversion of mind and heart. Every year adults and children are welcomed into the Catholic community through the RCIA process. RCIA/RCIC is a process of seeking out, encouraging and walking with those who desire to learn more about the Catholic faith. It is a process that prepares someone for a full and active life in the Church, as well as, equips them to be disciples of Jesus.

During the RCIA process adults and children participate in several classes and liturgical rites (that mark the progress of their journey) to form them more deeply by God's grace. The culmination of that ritual process happens at the Easter Vigil where one is fully initiated into the Catholic Church by celebrating one or all of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist.

For more information about the RCIA or RCIC process or to join the program, please call the Parish Office at (513) 871-5757.