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Learning Our Faith

Parish Religious Ed Program (PREP)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Instruction for the children of the Parish.

We see this program as an extension of the parents' responsibility to proclaim the message of our salvation for they are the primary teachers of their children.

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Instruction  for non-Catholics wishing to become Catholic and those Baptized  with little or no formal instructions in the Catholic faith.


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Adult Scripture Study Classes

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Adult Scripture Study Classes

Scripture  study  for interested adults .

Meet weekly in Ceader Hall to discuss the Scriptures. No background necessary, just a desire to learn more about the Books of the Bible.

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ST.LAWRENCE PREP 2021-2022

Additional Information

  

To All Families enrolled in Saint Lawrence PREP,

Last week, all the catechists of the Saint Lawrence PREP met to discuss possibilities for the 2021-2022 year.  We came together already aware that none of us would be able to commit to continue teaching every Sunday but also knowing how much enjoyment and fulfillment we receive through teaching the wonderful children of Saint Lawrence.  Along with Father Benn, our wish is to have Saint Lawrence Parish continue to offer a religious education program.  With these things in mind, we began to share our thoughts and came up with the following plan which was informed by our own ideas and what other parishes have implemented.  Father Benn has since approved the plan with his input that we must meet the same number of hours of instruction as has been met in past years.

Beginning with the 2021-2022 year, students enrolled in the Saint Lawrence Parish Religious Education Program will need to complete both of the following (those receiving Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, or Confirmation may also need to meet certain other requirements during that year):

1. One week long summer program with morning hours from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

2. One monthly hour and a half session to be held after Sunday morning Mass for the months of October through April (exact dates to be determined)

While we know this is a big change, we hope you all understand the need to institute it in order to continue our program.  This year, because of the shorter notice due to the change and because we would like to allow a little extra time for COVID-19 conditions to continue to improve for in person instruction, the week-long program will be held in August from 8/16 - 8/20/21.  We will need help from any of you interested in assisting during either the summer sessions or the monthly Sunday sessions.  We also welcome the help of any of your children who will be attending high school and wish to volunteer their time; keep in mind that this volunteer opportunity will also help fulfill graduation requirements for service hours. 

Please feel free to contact Gina Wydner (wydner579@epix.net; 610-657-8759 cell) with any questions or concerns you may have about this.

Thanks and Stay Well,

Gina Wydner, Dae Kenderdine, Mariann Helfant, and Tracy Meadows






Parish Religious Education Program 2020-2021

St. Lawrence Parish Religious Education Program, 2020-2021

Registration deadline: September 20, 2020


Please return completed form and payment in one of the following ways:

1. Drop in collection bowl by back pew during Mass with “PREP Registration” noted.

2. Drop in Parish Office Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

3. Mail to: Gina Wydner; 174 Kintner Hill Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972.

St. Lawrence Registration Requirements and Information:

1. Children/Families must be registered members of St. Lawrence Parish, or if not, should

provide Baptismal and First Holy Communion certificates as applicable along with records of

previous PREP or Catholic School education (progress reports and/or letter from previous

program coordinator/pastor) confirming the level reached.

*Different fees apply to non-registered families – see above schedule.

2. Children must be entering 1st through 8th grade this year. Children in grade 1-8 in public

schools or home schooled are invited to register. Those who wish to receive first Sacraments

must be enrolled in our Parish Religious Education Program for at least two years, unless they

are transferring from another Parish Religious Education Program or Catholic School.

Our program will begin on Sunday, 10/4/20 with our Family Day orientation session at 8:30 AM,

October 4, 2020 – details to follow. Classes will meet on Sundays from 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM for

both face-to-face and virtual students.

St. Lawrence PREP Fee Schedule:


1. For Registered Parishioners who attend Mass at St. Lawrence: You must be registered at St. Lawrence Parish to qualify for this discounted tuition rate.

First Child: $50.00

Second Child add $30.00 ($80.00 for both)

Third & more: add $20.00 ($100.00 per family max)

2. *For Non-Registered Families who attend Mass elsewhere:

First Child: $80.00

Second Child: add $60.00 ($140.00 for both)

Third & more: add $50.00 ($190.00 per family max)


Please return completed form and payment in one of the following ways:

1. Drop in collection bowl by back pew during Mass with “PREP Registration” noted.

2. Drop in Parish Office Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

3. Mail to: Gina Wydner; 174 Kintner Hill Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972.


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Rite of Christian Initiation of Aults (RCIA)

What is "RCIA?

  

RCIA [Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults]. Until the early 80’s, the traditional approach to bringing non-Catholics into the Catholic Faith was characterized by the following:

· The Catechumen [non-baptized]/Candidate [previously baptized] needed to initiate the process. 

· He/She was “instructed” in the Faith on an individual basis, usually by the parish priest.

· Once their instruction was completed, the Catechumen/Candidate was received into the Church in a private ceremony.

· All of this was good, but it was time consuming and anonymous.

· There was no standard text, program or curriculum. Depending on the individual priest, the Catechumen either received a thorough instruction in the Catholic Faith or something that was sloppy and not very informative.  Since the mid 80’s, the Church has re-thought its approach towards those wishing to become Catholic or those who were baptized as Catholic, but never received any formation in the Faith. This is when RCIA was developed by the American bishops. It is characterized by the following:

· There is a standardized curriculum. The curriculum is based on the Sacred Scriptures, Documents of the Church and the New Catholic Catechism. 

· Every parish is required to provide a RCIA Program and if possible assemble a qualified RCIA Team.

· The RCIA program emphasizes the importance and place which the people of the Parish have in nurturing the formation of the Catechumens [non-baptized] & Candidates [previously baptized]. This often takes place at Sunday Mass, but especially during Holy Week/ the Triduum.

· Unless, there is a serious reason, the Catechumens are received into the Faith at the Easter Vigil. The Candidates can be received into the Church during any time of the year, but preferably during Lent, Holy Week or before Pentecost. 

· Presuming that the Program begins in mid-September and concludes on Easter, RCIA is a nine-month process. Catechumens & Candidates meet weekly for one hour.

· The above is a very loose characterization of RCIA. It is intended to give those unfamiliar with this wonderful program a sense of what it is about. There are a number of particulars, not mentioned here, but which are included within the Program which address specific situations. 

· Over 40+ years, this approach to catechesis has proven to be extremely successful, largely because of RCIA’s communal aspect. The Catechumens & Candidates experience the parish community’s interest in them; they experience how their parish invests itself in their spiritual journey; and finally, their journey is not anonymous. They share this journey with men & women who are on the same journey through the universal Church; they also benefit from the support of the Parish RCIA Team, brothers& sisters who are excited for them and committed to them.  

· The 2020-2021 schedule of RCIA Classes are attached. 

· The instruction segment of St. Lawrence’s 2020-2021 RCIA Program begins Tuesday 9/8-20 [7-8 PM] and concludes on March 23, 2021. Catechumens are received into the Church at the Easter Vigil, Saturday evening 4/3/21 [7 PM]

In the coming weeks, look for references to St. Lawrence’s RCIA Program and the part that you can play in the lives of those searching for their place in Our Lord’s Family. Whenever you have any questions about RCIA or St. Lawrence’s RCIA Program don’t hesitate to contact Fr. Benn through the Parish Office [610]749-2684 or on line at saintlawrence@verizon.net Additional info can be found on the parish WEB site: {saint-lawrence-church.org}.  


Schedule 2020-2021


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Scripture Study

2020 - 2021 Scripture Study Information

  

SCRIPTURE STUDY CLASSES



Scripture Focus and Schedule

  

  • 5/21 to 2/16/21 7 week course -Tuesdays  at 10:30 AM in Ceader Hall First half of Little Rock's program on the Psalms . cost:$16.00. 

 

  •  Autumn 2021 date TBA - 7 week course on second segment  of Little Rock's program on the Psalms . cost:$16.00. 


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