Director: Sister Carol Bongaarts (763) 271-3079
St. Henry’s offers a faith formation process that invites young people and their families toward a responsible Catholic Christian participation in life by teaching our rich Catholic tradition. Based on the four pillars of our Catholic faith – Creed, Prayer, Liturgy/Sacraments, and Morality – this parish program seeks to draw each and every person into a deeper relationship for, with, and in Christ Jesus
FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS
EDUCATION COMMITTEE meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 PM. It serves as an advisory/decision making body for the religious education and youth ministry programs that affect students in the School of Religion. Membership is limited to 15 with terms running 1-3 years.
PRE-SCHOOL classes are offered during the weekend liturgies for kindergarten students (ages 3-5).
ELEMENTARY (Grades 1-5) Release time classes are offered Tuesday and Wednesday as well as evening classes on Wednesday. Students are bussed from the schools and parents pick the children up after class.
SPECIAL EDUCATION meets each Friday morning in a release time program. Bus transportation is provided.
CELEBRATE THE WORD provides reflection of the readings during the Liturgy of the Word. It is offered for students in grades 1-3 during the weekend liturgies. The program runs throughout the school year and needs no registration.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION is provided to eligible students and their parents/guardians. Students in the Second grade (and over) may choose to prepare and receive First Eucharist. Students in second grade (and over) may prepare to receive first Reconciliation. Completion of a home study program and participation in the sacramental learning stations is required to receive the sacraments.
MIDDLE SCHOOL grades 6-8 meet on Wednesday.
HIGH SCHOOL Confirmation program: grades 9-10 meet on Wednesday. Youth Ministry events are ongoing throughout the year for high school students. Times to be determined.
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To volunteer for this ministry fill out the Shared Ministry form and mail to the church or place in the collection basket during mass.
