Children's Ministry

Children’s Ministry classes are for parish children in first through sixth grade who do not attend the parish school or any other Catholic school. 

Our program teaches the doctrine and dogma of the Roman Catholic Church in our classes.  We use the Faith and Life Series of Religion books which are published by Ignatius Press. The program teaches the beliefs, traditions, prayers, rules, and rites of the Roman Catholic Church so that our children have a good understanding of the faith in which they were baptized and will practice for the remainder of their lives.

We believe that it is very important that the children enrolled in the program are in attendance at every scheduled class except for family emergencies or illness.  This is important so that the children receive an education that will help them grow in the understanding of their faith. For this reason we offer classes on three different days of the week.

In an effort to accommodate the schedules of our families, classes are held on three different days.  First through Sixth grades meet on one of three days during the week:

• Tuesday afternoons from 4:00PM to 5:15PM

• Wednesday afternoons from 4:15PM to 5:30PM; or

• Saturday Mornings from 9:00AM to 10:15AM. 

Sacraments are given in keeping with Diocesan requirements of two years of preparation before the reception of a sacrament.  Children in first and second grades and those in our Sacramental Preparation classes are prepared to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation in the fall and First Holy Communion in the spring of their second year of their formation.

Children’s Ministry Sacramental Preparation classes prepare students who are in grades 3 – 6 and who are baptized but have not received the sacraments of Reconciliation or Eucharist.  Arrangements are to be made through Deacon Ron for students who fit into this group.  This class meets on Saturday mornings from 9:00AM to 10:15AM.  Children are admitted to these preparatory classes after completing one year of standard religious education in the program at their regular grade level.

Questions? Call the Children's Ministry Director, Deacon Ron Brown at 630-718-2153 or email him at rbrown@sspeterandpaul.net