This will be our Religious Education program for grades 1 thru 5 this fall...
The basic idea behind this new program is to teach the Catholic faith to parents, that they might then teach the faith to their own children.
On hearing about this concept, some parents have expressed the concern, “But I’m not trained as a teacher! And I’m worried I don’t know enough about our religion!” As Jesus told us so often, I repeat: Do not be afraid!
People just like you have been teaching in our religious education classes all these years. Parents, just like you! Sure, a few of them have had careers as teachers...but it’s been pretty rare to find a trained theologian among them.
As a parent, you will be provided with the material and tools and help you need to accomplish this crucial task. And there’s something more that you’ve already been given...