178 Dexter St. Providence, RI 02907 • 401-421-6441
Cathechism/Catesismo
From the Diocesan Office of Religious Education & Evangelization
“The aim of catechesis and faith formation is a personal relationship with God characterized by a sacramental life, a lifelong pattern of prayer, Christian service, and growth in understanding the Catholic faith. All catechesis is to be Christ centered. It is intended to stress that “at the heart of catechesis we find, in essence, a Person, the Person of Jesus of Nazareth” (CT 5).
“The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch but in communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ: only He can lead us to the love of the Father in the Spirit and make us share in the life of the Holy Trinity” (CT 5).
Imparting a Catholic world view, faith formation seeks to open all adults, youth and children to discovering the beauty and goodness of God through His Word and Sacrament by helping them experience and respond to their world within the Catholic Christian community. It seeks to help all the faithful to strengthen their Catholic identity and, through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, grow and mature in the practice of the Faith, deepen their unity in Christ and live out their call to holiness. ” (Guidelines for Parish Religious Education and Faith Formation programs in the Diocese of Providence)
Vision Statement
In keeping with the Mission Statement from the Office of Religious Education of the Diocese of Providence: We believe that religious education seeks to preach, teach, and give witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Faith education and faith formation look to understand, live out, and share our beliefs in an on going process.
The Catholic Faith teaches that God communicates his divine life to humanity and invites us into communion with him. We who serve the mission of catechesis “echo” this invitation. We are charged with communicating the Good News proclaimed by Jesus Christ as handed down by his Apostles and their successors. God entrusts us with this mission. Let us trust God and encourage one another to be faithful heralds of the Kingdom.
We believe that sound catechesis:
- Puts people in relationship with Jesus Christ
- Initiates people into the mystical body, the Church
- Teaches people how to move in the Gifts and Power of the Holy Spirit
- Leads people of all ages to study and enter into the “mystery of Christ”
- Teaches sacramental living
- Reflects gospel values and Church teachings to encourage discipleship
- Enables the spiritual growth and giftedness of all people
- Is a lifelong, on-going process of evangelization, education, formation and conversion
- Aides the family through opportunities and resources for faith formation and service to others
Classes
Clases are every Saturday from 11am-12:30pm in person
Clases son todos los Sabados de 11am-12:30pm en persona
Clases para adultos en Español los Lunes de 7pm-8:00pm en persona
Saturday Religious Education Schedule
2025-2026--SATURDAY CCD SCHEDULE
October--2025
4TH--WELCOME MASS
11TH--CLASS
18TH--CLASS
25TH--CLASS
November--2025
1ST--CLASS
8TH--CLASS
15TH--CLASS
22ND--CLASS
29TH (NO CLASS THANKGIVING)
December--2025
6TH--CLASS
13TH--CLASS
20TH (NO CLASS CHRISTMAS VAC.)
27TH (NO CLASS CHRISTMAS VAC.)
January--2026
3RD (NO CLASS NEW YEAR'S)
10TH--CLASS
17TH--CLASS
24TH--CLASS
31ST--CLASS
February--2026
7TH--CLASS
14TH (NO CLASS SCHOOL RECESS)
21ST--CLASS
28TH--CLASS
March--2026
7TH--CLASS
14TH--CLASS
21ST (NO CLASS SCHOOL RECESS)
28TH--CLASS
April--2026
4TH (NO CLASS EASTER VIGIL)
11TH--CLASS
18TH--CLASS
25TH—CLASS
May--2026
2ND--CLASS
9TH (LAST DAY OF CLASS)
Monday Adult Spanish Religious Education Schedule
2025-2026 Calendario de Clases Religiosa Lunes de Adultos
Horario: 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Dia Octubre--2025
LUNES: 6TH--CLASE
LUNES: 14TH--(NO CLASE-COLUMBUS DAY)
LUNES: 20TH--CLASE
LUNES: 27TH--CLASE
Dia Noviembre--2025
LUNES: 3RD--CLASE
LUNES: 10TH--CLASE
LUNES: 17TH--CLASE
LUNES: 24TH--(NO CLASE--ACCION DE GRACIAS)
Dia Diciembre--2025
LUNES: 1ST--CLASE
LUNES: 8TH--CLASE
LUNES: 15TH--CLASE
LUNES: 22ND--(NO CLASE--VISPERA DE NAVIDAD)
LUNES: 29TH--(NO CLASE--VISPERA DE AÑO NUEVO)
Dia Enero--2026
LUNES: 5TH--CLASE
LUNES: 12TH--CLASE
LUNES: 19TH--NO CLASE--(MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.)
LUNES: 26TH-- CLASE
Dia Febrero--2026
LUNES: 2ND--CLASE
LUNES: 9TH--CLASE
LUNES: 16TH--(NO CLASS -DIA DEL PRESIDENTE)
LUNES: 23RD--CLASE
Dia Marzo--2026
LUNES: 2ND--CLASE
LUNES: 9TH--CLASE
LUNES: 16TH--CLASE
LUNES: 23RD--CLASE
LUNES: 30TH--ULTIMO DIA DE CLASE
Los Alumnos Reciben Sacramentos el día Sábado 4 de Abril—En la Vigilia Pascual
Coming Events
The Baptisms for kids in CCD - please call the rectory 401-421-6441.
Easter Vigil will be April 5th, 2026