St. Monica - St. George Faith Formation at 328 W. McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45219 US - Overview: Religious Education

Welcome to the Religious Education Program at St. Monica-St. George Parish Newman Center! We hope this description helps to answer any questions you may have about our programs for young people. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to hear from you! Religious Education Program Our Religious Education Program meets on Sunday mornings from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM. The purpose of our Religious Education Program is to try to help children deepen their understanding and practice of their faith. We have classes for children from preschool through junior high school. Preschool In our classes for younger children we strive to plant the seeds of faith - seeds which will one day yield an abundant harvest! We want to help our young children begin to understand the beauty and power of our faith: faith in God and Jesus, an appreciation for God’s creation, and a respect and compassion for all of life. The program is designed to be fun and engaging, allowing children to participate in hands-on activities and games with a faith dimension. Elementary Level For children in elementary school, our program focuses on the following dimensions: 1) Knowledge and doctrine: our children will learn about basic Catholic doctrines and practices; 2) Scripture: children will learn about the Bible, and how the Bible can serve as a guide in our daily lives as Christians; 3) Prayer: children will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of prayer experiences; 4) Christian Service: children will learn about ways that they can put their faith into action. Sacramental Preparation Usually children celebrate the sacraments of First Reconciliation (i.e., Confession) and First Communion in second or third grade, although they are welcome to do so at higher grades. We want to help these children appreciate and respect the sacraments of the Church, and to understand how we are called as a sacramental people to follow Jesus faithfully. Junior High Level For our junior high students, we try to build on the basics of faith that our students have learned at the elementary level. Students are encouraged to reflect more fully on what their faith means to them as young people, and on how they can live their faith most effectively.

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