Religious Education

The Faith Formation program at Resurrection Parish, taught in English, seeks to provide children and youth in grades 1-8 with knowledge, experiences and skills necessary to become faithful and fruitful disciples of Jesus. The aim is to draw young people more deeply into the life of the Catholic Church, promote faith in God, and stimulate the religious imagination to help the students learn to think more critically so that they are prepared to proclaim and live their faith. In keeping with their age, the students will assume responsibility as vital members of the parish helping to make their faith living, conscious, and active.

Keeping Informed of RE Changes at Our Parish

Check the Resurrection Families Website for Any New Information on:
When Classes will Resume, Dates for Receiving Sacraments, Re-Registration, 
Possible Vacation Bible School this Summer! And More!

Resources For Families in our Religious Education Program ​(some resources in Spanish)
> Letter for Religious Education Families- Terri
> Carta para las familias de Educación Religiosa- Terri​

 Remember: Parents are Their Child’s Primary Catechists!
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Catholic Family Resources (click on the “Catholic Resources” tab)
Recursos Católicos en Español

Prayer:
Family Altar – ideas on how to set up a prayer table or family altar:
How to Set Up an Altar
Home Altar Ideas

Daily Practice – Pray every day! God wants to hear from us!
Begin and end the day with Catholic prayers: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be,  Grace Before Meals, Act of Contrition, Apostles Creed or Nicene Creed, etc.
Catholic Prayers            Family Prayer Sheet               Prayer Flow Chart

Rosary:
Daily family rosary, even just a decade. 
How to Pray the Rosary - all prayers             How to pray the Rosary - Simple Guide

Devotions: Some ideas
Stations of the Cross Poster      Novena to the Holy Spirit      Memorare Prayer Card

Liturgy:
Lectio Divina: USCCB Resource for Each Week of Easter - Week 5

On-line Mass: Spiritual Communion
Word on Fire
EWTN Masses- YouTube
information on Sunday Mass with Bishop Vasa and Masses at other parishes in our diocese.
Spiritual Communion
Why and How of Spiritual Communion
Acts of Spiritual Communion

Liturgical Year: Easter
Catholic Current 
Easter Resources Loyola Press
​Sunday Connection

Reconciliation/Confession/Penance:
Most of our students missed the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation with their class during Lent. Here is a great video on why we go to Confession and what happens. Please be sure to share this with your child/children – I think they’ll like it! (you’ll need to sign-up at odbfilms.com to stream the full video)


Catechism:
Catechism Book
Videos on Sacraments and CCC - (you must register – for free—to access these resources)

Spiritual Opportunities:
Keeping our Eyes Fixed on Christ 
Faith at Home (Check it out: Great faith focused films, study programs, music and audio books! Formed offers a 40 day free trial during this crisis. To register you will need a credit card and must remember to cancel the subscription by the end of the 40 day free trial or you will be charged for the next 30 days. Contact me if you would like help registering without using your own credit card – TMS).
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​Resources during Covid-19
Corona Virus Resources- Catholic Bishops
Free Resources

What About Community Service?
Keeping in Touch with Others: Offering Hope, Friendship, etc.
Any Prayer Requests/Families in Need?
AMA? For Answers to Tough Questions on our Faith that Come Up Contact me: Terri Muir-Small – tmsmall@sonic.net or (707) 799-2716 (cell – call or text)
If I don’t know I’ll find out!
 

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Contact Information:
Terri Muir-Small
​Email: tmsmall@sonic.net
544-7272 ext. 203