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Religious Education

- Michael Shipe, Director of Faith Formation
  [email protected]
- We define faith formation as every action, experience, or relationship that nurtures a transformative relationship of trust with God and shapes the way we see and interact with God’s world. Faith formation is the very mission of God’s church, to equip followers of Jesus Christ so that they may be sent out into the world to spread God’s kingdom. Faith formation is the process by which our faith grows, and our lives are shaped by God’s love.
  
  The Catholic Church recognizes that the parents have primary responsibility for the religious education of their children. It is within family life that children learn about God, love for others, share prayer, learn about sacrifice and service, and celebrate sacraments together-including the Sunday Eucharist each week. Saint Mary Magdalene Parish assists parents and welcomes children and youth from kindergarten to Confirmation preparation classes in a journey of faith formation.
  
  From a Catechist:
  
  “Much of the joy I derive in regularly sitting with children and focusing on the Faith Journey together is that I have come to know that the Church – filled as it is with complexity, difficulty, and mystery – will endure and carry on as these young personalities comprehend and incorporate faith into their emerging lives. What a gift it is indeed to encourage and promote the students’ love, hope, and faith through the teachings of Christ and the Church.”
- If you have already registered your child(ren), please click below to pay the registration fee online.
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- Family of Faith for Homeschooling
  
  We are proud to announce that our new whole-family catechesis program has reimagined the home-school option for Religious Education! Family of Faith is a parish-based program that catechizes the entire family. Studies have shown that parental involvement in their child's faith life is the most important element in ensuring that a child develops into a practicing Christian. Family of Faith provides the parish catechist and the parent with an easy-to-use solution to catechizing the whole family and helping parents lead their children.
  
  Please contact the Parish Office at 412.661.7222 or [email protected] with any questions.
- Religious Education Registration for 2024/2025
  
  Parent 1*
  
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  Parent 2
  
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