Religious Education for Children Grades PK3 through 6th
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All Are Welcome
All are welcome to participate in faith formation at Christ the Redeemer. The mission of Christ the Redeemer’s Religious Education program is to bring the “Good News” of God’s love to all children and their families and to call them to commit their lives to Christ. We offer traditional classroom sessions as well as a Home-based approach for families to ensure all are being served for children grades Prek3-6th. For Information regarding 7th-grade through 12th-grade faith formation, please visit the Youth Ministry website.
Registration for Religious Education is Open!
Register now
2020-2021 Religious Education Class TimesSundays: 3:30 p.m.
Mondays: 6 p.m.
Tuesdays: 6 p.m.For general questions about Religious Education, contact Director Kathy Kelley at kathy.kelley@ctrcc.com.
We'd love you to join us fostering the future of our Church in religious education! Please consider joining our Catechetical Ministry Team. For more information regarding this opportunity contact Linda Watso at linda.watso@ctrcc.com.
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A Note from Kathy Kelley, Director of RE
The Solemnity of the Ascension is the celebration of Jesus’ return to the Father. Though there are parts of the United States that will celebrate this Thursday, May 21, the Solemnity of the Ascension will be celebrated in our Archdiocese on Sunday, May 24.
Scriptures throughout the Easter season recount how Jesus prepared his disciples for his return to the Father. He had, by his death, been taken from them once. In the days following we know how confused and afraid they were. But he rose from the dead as he had promised. He appeared to them, walked with them, talked with them, ate with them, and prepared them for what was ahead for him and for them. Though he would be leaving them, Jesus promised that they would not be alone. To understand what he meant we must read the Gospel proclaimed this past Sunday (John 14:15-21)
At the same time, the story of the early Church, held in passages of the Acts of the Apostles is proclaimed daily with few exceptions throughout the Easter season. Within the passages, we hear about the development of the early Church from Jesus Christ’s Ascension (Acts 1:20) to Paul’s arrival in Rome. It is a wonderful look at the challenges and the miracles at the beginning, our beginning. Jesus’ mission became that first generation’s mission and it has become our mission. We are not alone. More to be said about that next week.
Ascension Resource
Looking for activities and discussion material for you and your family regarding the Ascension? Check out this article by clicking on the image.
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Faith in Art Projects
Every two weeks during the summer we will suggest a new art project. Check back every other Friday for the next project. Don't forget to share your artwork with us. We love pictures of what our families are doing. You can email pictures to megan.schulz@ctrcc.com.
Please note sending a picture of your artwork will allow us to use this for social media purposes, therefore identifying names will be withheld for safety.Art with Nature
This week we challenge you to make a cross out of items you find in nature such as leaves, sticks, rocks, flowers, etc. and leave it for someone to find. Here are some examples.
Don't forget to take a picture of your finished works and send us a picture.
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Virtual Catechists
We are truly blessed with amazing Catechetical Ministers willing to share their time and talents virtually. They invite us to learn with them and see how they worship at home.
Check out some of our amazing virtual catechist videos on the CtR YouTube channel under the Catechist Encounter playlist.
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Saint of the Week - Joan of Arc
St. Joan of Arc was a young lady who did not fear as she knew God was with her. After hearing from saints that had gone be
fore her, she followed the path God showed her. Joan was the daughter of a farmer and his wife in France. She was never taught to read or write but her mother instilled in her a deep devotion to the Catholic Church. At the time, France and England were at war. Joan prayed for peace and the safety of the French soldiers. At around the age of 12, Joan began to have visions and hear voices of saints and angels telling her that she must go and save her country. Though she found this difficult to believe since she was so young and a girl, she put on armor and rode a horse, leading the French army into battle. The French won that battle.
Sadly Joan was later captured by the English, tried for heresy and witchcraft, and killed. Years later an investigation was conducted and Joan was absolved of any wrongdoing. St. Joan, known as the Maid of Orleans, was canonized in 1920 and is considered one of history’s greatest Saints. She is always depicted dressed in the garb of a soldier.
Saint Joan’s Memorial is May 30. People who need to accomplish something very difficult ask St. Joan of Arc to pray for them.
Prayer to Saint Joan of ArcIn the face of your enemies, in the face of harassment, ridicule, and doubt, you held firm in your faith.
Even in your abandonment, alone and without friends, you held firm in your faith. Even as you faced your own mortality, you held firm in your faith. I pray that I may be as bold in my beliefs as you, St. Joan. I ask that you ride alongside me in my own battles. Help me be mindful that what is worthwhile can be won when I persist.
Help me hold firm in my faith. Help me believe in my ability to act well and wisely.
Amen. -www.catholicfaithstore/daily-breadExtras
Click on the image to the left to find out more about Our Lady of Fatima from Franciscan Media. Below you will find links to videos and family activities for this week's saint. If you prefer an audio option. Here is a great podcast from Talking Catholic from the Diocese of Camden titled "Talking Saints-St. Joan of Arc".
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Catechists and Aides are Needed
Catechetical Ministers are needed to form our children in the faith. Catechists teach the faith to the children, Aides help the catechists in the classroom, and Hall Monitors are also needed to help in a variety of ways. Registration for Catechetical Ministers and their children is open. Please contact Linda Watso at linda.watso@ctrcc.com for more information.
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Safe EnvironmentAll adults volunteering to work with children or youth must go through Safe Environment online training as mandated by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. For more information, visit our page on Safe Environment.
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