Religious Education
Why is adult religious education necessary? What do you remember from your religious education? Could you explain your faith to someone who is curious but knows nothing about Catholicism?
Most people’s religious education ends with the reception of Confirmation, at around the 7th or 8th grade. Those who go on to Catholic High Schools or colleges will have a broader spectrum of information, but that knowledge will dwindle as age increases. In addition, childhood classes in the Catholic faith could not provide an adult perspective or understanding, thus you have adults with sketchy knowledge and ideas of their faith.
St. Paul’s provides adult religious education and faith formation on the Catholic faith and the words and deeds of Jesus. This education provides you with the opportunity to apply this knowledge to adult life situations.
The following religious education opportunities are offered at St. Paul’s:
Adult Religious Education
Bible Study
St. Paul’s has wonderful Bible Study Groups which meet regularly in the rectory lower level on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM and Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM.
The next segment begins September 5th & 6th. The Wednesday groups will study Acts of the Apostles and Matthew. The Tuesday group will study the Letters of St. Paul. Join anytime by calling 610-797-9733 ext. 14.
Journey in Faith
Are you:
- An unbaptized person?
- A non-Catholic interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, with or without the goal of becoming a Catholic?
- A baptized Catholic who never received First Communion or Confirmation?
- A baptized Catholic who received First Communion but not Confirmation?
- A baptized Catholic who received little religious instruction after receiving Confirmation?
- A baptized Catholic who wants to deepen, improve, and understand the teachings of Jesus in a clearer way?
- A baptized Catholic who wants to update your awareness of the Catholic faith?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then we invite you to attend our Journey in Faith Series, also known as RCIA. It is a refreshing way of experiencing Jesus and Christian Community today in our hectic world. Over the years many people have enjoyed this experience which brought a sense of God’s peace and joy into their lives.
Come! Join other pilgrims in companionship on a journey that will explore the Catholic faith.
What are the Benefits of Attending the Journey in Faith?
A warm experience of Christian community awaits you. You will share with others a new and deeper appreciation of the riches of the teachings of Jesus through weekly sharing of Scriptures. Many people have experienced healing from loneliness, anxiety, or painful memories.
The Journey in Faith is an opportunity to take an updated adult look at today’s Catholic Church and to experience the psychological uplift others have found in their relationship with the Lord.
This wonderful experience is for both non-Catholics who wish to explore the Catholic faith, as well as for adult Catholics who wish to renew or update their faith, or prepare for First Holy Communion or Confirmation.
Schedule:
We invite you to make the journey they did and join us. The “Journey in Faith” Series will be held on Tuesday Mornings at 10:30 AM in the rectory basement or Tuesday Evenings at 7 PM in the school beginning September 12th. The fee for the series is $15 to cover the cost of materials distributed throughout the series. If interested, call 610-797-9733 ext. 14.
Discover the Light of Faith!
This series offers the opportunity to learn about key themes of the Catholic faith and to enliven your faith in the warm atmosphere of Christian community.
Schedule:
This series will begin on Sunday, September 17th and will be held each Sunday at 10:30 AM in the school. Join anytime. Call 610-797-9733 ext. 14.
Religious Education for Children
PREP classes for public school children ages 7 years and older will begin Sunday, September 10th after the 9:30 AM Mass. Children and parents should report to the school gym after Mass.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word classes for children 4-6 years old will begin Sunday, September 10th at the 9:30 AM Mass. Children should report to Mass and sit with their parents. The celebrant will dismiss them before the readings. Children will return to their parents at the preparation of the gifts.
Children 7 years or older who have not been baptized or who have not had formal religious instruction should join our Children’s RCIA program starting Tuesday, September 19 at 7:00 PM. These children should report to the main vestibule of the school (glass doors).
If you have any questions or aren’t sure which program your child should participate in please call Judy Issermoyer at 610-797-2215 or 610-797-9733 ext. 11.
Schedule:
RCIA for Children:
Tuesday Evenings at 7:00 PM in the School Run by Judy Issermoyer
Children’s Parish Religious Education Program (PREP):
Run by Judy Issermoyer Sunday Mornings 10:30 AM in the School
Contacts:
Parish Office: 610-797-9733 Pastor: Msgr. Joseph Sobiesiak, (610) 797-9733 ext. 16 Adult Education & Bible Studies: Larry Durback, (610) 797-9733 ext. 14 PREP & Children’s RCIA: Judy Issermoyer, (610) 797-9733 ext. 11
