RELIGION CLASSES - GRADES K-8 (CCD)

The aim of our Religious Education Program for youth is to help children of the Parish grow in their faith. Youth programming is part of the Parish community's total Religious Education Ministry. The task of our parish youth program is to help the individual young person to think and act as Jesus did. It is hoped that as our youth become young adults and enter society, their faith and actions will help bring about a more just world. In order to accomplish this, Parish educators, parents, and youth must work together.

The Christian example and atmosphere of the home play a major role in a child's faith development. It must be understood that parents are the primary educators of their children. Whatever a parent holds important, the child will hold important. Our Religious Education Program for youth is, in effect, a reinforcement or support of the role of the parents. We also recognize that faith development is a life-long process for all Catholics. Therefore, our program tries to teach basic concepts according to the child's maturity and lived experiences, and to update parents in the Church's teachings, especially in regards to the Sacraments.

In addition to catechists, other adults and teenagers serve as classroom aides. Religious education classes provide a forum in which the principles for Christian living and growing in holiness are explained and promoted. Retreat days are also offered for both the First Communion students and their parents, and for the Confirmation class. Adult assistance at the retreats are welcomed and appreciated.

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Training:
Sunday mornings (mid-Sept. through April), 9:30 - 11:00 AM, St. Patrick's School
Tuesday evenings (mid-Sept. through April), 6:00 - 7:30 PM, St. Patrick's School

Contact:
Karen Bartos, Coordinator of Religious Education - 330.534.8304
Mary Satterlee, CCD Principal - 330.759.8707

R.C.I.C. - (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children)

Occasionally a child (3rd grade - 8th grade) is unable to receive sacramental preparation at the appropriate age. The R.C.I.C. program is designed for these children and is offered as an additional faith formation process to prepare them to receive the Sacraments of Initiation, generally at the Easter Vigil.

Training: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Church Sacristy
Instructor: Mary Ellen Salata

Contact: Karen Bartos or Stephanie Zalovcik - 330.534.8304

ST. PATRICK YOUTH MINISTRY ( S.P.Y. )

St. Patrick's Youth Ministry (SPY) is a spiritual program for high school students which encompasses the catechetical, social and service aspects of faith formation. Life and faith issues for this age group are significant, and the Youth Ministry program serves as an appropriate forum for discussing relevant topics and developing a strong sense of morality. Adults serve as catechists, advisors and chaperones to assist with the program. Occasionally, summer service projects and social events are also planned.

Meeting: First Sunday of each month (October thru May)
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Parish Center

Contact: Karen Bartos or Stephanie Zalovcik - 330.534.8304

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

This ecumenical summer faith camp for children in PreK - 6th grade is a coordinated effort of several Christian churches in Hubbard. A program is developed each year with a focus on faith and includes a social justice theme to provide financial assistance to a worthy national or international cause. Adults and teenagers from the participating churches are invited to assist with the 5-day program. The location of the VBS rotates among the participating churches each year.

Schedue: June 25-29, 2007, Monday thru Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Theme: Avalanche Ranch - "Take a Wild Ride Through God's Word"
Project: Heifer International

Contact: Karen Bartos or Stephanie Zalovcik - 330.534.8304

GENERATIONS OF FAITH

Generations of Faith is an inter-generational faith formation process that gathers 2 or 3 times per year for food, fun, learning and prayer held within the context of a 'faith festival'. The festival begins with a prepared meal, moves into an inter-generational activity based on a faith topic/event, and finishes with breakout sessions for family activity centers or age groups. Take-home kits extend the lesson into the home. Childcare is provided for Pre-K children. Our parish dates for the 2 festivals this year are:

Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation & Anointing
Dates: November 11th and November 13th, 2007
Time: Sunday session from 12:45 - 3:45 PM and Tuesday session from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Church Hall


Sacraments of Vocation: Marriage and Holy Orders
Dates: April 13th and April 15th, 2008
Time: Sunday session from 12:45 - 3:45 PM and Tuesday session from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Church Hall

Contact: Karen Bartos or Stephanie Zalovcik - 330.534.8304

CAMP NIGHT

FOR ALL INTERESTED ADULTS AND YOUTH (Gr. 8-12)

Join us for a fun night with activities, food, and music that gives us an experience of what CATHOLIC HEARTWORK CAMP is all about. We will see the video of our 2007 Anderson, Indiana trip, and also hear from our youth participants. 2008 Summer Trip is in the planning stages now. Come, see and hear for yourself how CAMP can impact your life... forever!

When: Sunday, November 4, 2007
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: St. Patrick Parish Center, 325 N. Main St. (building next to church)

Contact: Karen Bartos or Stephanie Zalovcik - 330.534.8304