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 EducationSchedule
2024-2025--SATURDAY CCD SCHEDULE
October--2024
5TH MASS CCD CLASS BEGIN
12TH (NO CLASS-COLUMBUS DAY)
19TH CLASS
26th CLASS
November--2024
2ND-- CLASS
9TH-- CLASS
16TH--CLASS
23RD--CLASS
30TH (NO CLASS THANKGIVING)
December--2024
7TH--CLASS
14TH--CLASS
21ST (NO CLASS CHRISTMAS VAC.)
28TH (NO CLASS CHRISTMAS VAC.)
January--2025
4TH (NO CLASS NEW YEAR'S)
11TH CLASS
18TH CLASS
25TH CLASS
February--2025
1ST--CLASS
8TH--CLASS
15TH--CLASS
22ND (NO CLASS SCHOOL RECESS)
March--2025
1ST--CLASS
8TH--CLASS
15TH--(NO CLASS-- TEACHERS'S AT BRYANT)
22ND--CLASS
29TH—CLASS
April--2025
5TH--CLASS
12TH--CLASS
19TH-(NO CLASS EASTER VIGIL)
26TH—CLASS
May--2025
3RD--CLASS
10TH-CLASS
17TH--CLASS
24TH--CLASS
31ST—CLASS
June--2025
7TH--CLASS
14TH--(LAST DAY OF CLASS)
Monday Adult spanish Religious Education Schedule
2024-2025 Calendario de Clases Religiosa—Lunes de Adultos
Horario: 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Dia Octubre--2024
LUNES 5TH MASS CCD Inicio de Clase
LUNES 14TH (NO CLASS-COLUMBUS DAY)
LUNES 21st CLASE
LUNES 28th CLASE
Noviembre--2024
4th-- CLASE
11TH-- CLASE
18TH--CLASE
25TH (NO CLASE--ACCION DE GRACIAS
Diciembre--2024
2ND-- CLASE
9TH-- CLASE
16TH--CLASE
23RD (NO CLASE--VISPERA DE NAVIDAD)
30TH--(NO CLASE-- VISPERA DE AÑO NUEVO)
Dia Enero--2025
LUNES 6TH-- CLASE
LUNES 13TH-- CLASE
LUNES 2OTH- NO CLASE--(MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.)
LUNES 27TH-- CLASE
Febrero--2025
3RD-- CLASE
10TH--CLASE
17TH-- (NO CLASS -DIA DEL PRESIDENTE)
24TH--CLASS
Marzo--2025
3RD-- CLASE
10TH--CLASE
17TH--CLASE "
24TH--CLASE
31ST--CLASE
Dia Abril--2025
LUNES 7TH-- ULTIMO DIA DE CLASE
Los Alumnos Reciben Sacramentos el día Sábado 19 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 19th, 2025