Elementary Catechism - Spirit of Truth
Spirit of Truth - Sophia Institute
For our kindergarten and elementary-aged children, we offer the Sophia Institute’s Spirit of Truth program.
From the Sophia Institute Website:
Spirit of Truth covers the breadth of the Catechism in a rich and age-appropriate way, to connect with students of diverse backgrounds and differing familiarity with the Catholic Faith.
While it’s important for students to understand the Faith, Spirit of Truth is designed to help them internalize the Faith and apply it to their own lives, providing ample opportunity for them to reflect on how everything they are learning applies to their own lived experience.
Kindergarten - Jesus and the Holy Family
Students are introduced to the loving goodness of Jesus Christ, meet the members of the Holy Family, and learn who the saints are and what they teach us.
- They begin to explore why virtue is good and sin is bad, and the importance of developing good habits.
- Students learn that they can speak to God in prayer.
Grade 1 (RE Class 1) - God is Love
Students begin to develop an awareness of God as our Father in Heaven, the creator of Heaven and earth, who is all good, who created them in His image and likeness, and who loves them unconditionally.
- Basic parts of the Mass.
- The reality of sin in connection with the Sacrament of Confession.
- The lives of saints and the basics of prayer as a conversation with God.
Grade 2 (RE Class 2) - Our Life in Jesus
Students focus on how much children are loved by Jesus Christ, and how His death and Resurrection has opened the way to Heaven
- The parts of the Mass.
- Lives and lessons of the saints.
- More ways to pray.
- A special focus on the Sacraments of Confession and Eucharist.
GRADE 3 (RE Class 3) - The Kingdom of God and the Church
Students learn about the Catholic Church, the Holy Spirit and how He guides Her, and how Jesus continues His mission through Her.
- Basics of the Trinity and all seven Sacraments.
- Prayer and living as children of God.
- Jesus’ Parables of the Kingdom, and Mary as the Mother of the Church.
Sealed in Fire - Sophia Institute
Sealed in Fire is a curriculum from the Sophia Institute designed especially for children preparing for their Confirmation under Restored Order. Through dozens of activities, students prepare to receive an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation.
This curriculum uses full-color sacred art, background readings, games, role-plays, and assessment tools that will empower young people — like the Apostles — to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of all nations.
Please see our Religious Education Registration Information page for Sacramental requirements.
To register your child(ren), please see our Registration Information page.
If you have any questions regarding the Religious Education program at St. Mary's, please email the Religious Education Coordinator, Crystal Palmer.
Post-Confirmation Participation for Children
Saints in the Making Club - In this class, children who have already received their Confirmation will practice putting their faith into action, as they deepen their Catholic identity through Saints and service.
If you are interested in enrolling your child in this class, please email Crystal Palmer at cpalmer@stmarykingman.com to be placed on the waitlist.
We are currently looking for a catechist with experience leading service projects for this class. If you are available and interested in volunteering with this class, please email Crystal Palmer at cpalmer@stmarykingman.com.
