Welcome to St. Bonaventure Religious Education Program
Why should you send your child to St. Bonaventure Religious Education? Simply, Religious Education gives your child the spiritual tools to be able to better cope with the issues affecting them in our community and beyond. In no other time in our local history, have our children needed the loving word of Jesus to help guide them to make healthy and critical decisions for themselves and ones they love. The world’s problems have arrived on our doorstep and our children need Jesus now more than ever. Together, with you the parents, we will give these children the support they need to flourish in a world that is increasingly more difficult to do so.
Grade Level Information:
Pre-K /Kindergarten
We offer Sunday classes to PreK (ages 4+) and Kindergarten students. This is offered at no cost, but registration is required. These classes teach the Word of Jesus to our smallest of parishioners who want to be in class just like their older siblings! An early start to their spiritual journey gets core values and habits started as a solid base foundation.
1st Grade
Children preparing for the sacrament of the Eucharist must attend instruction in grade 1, they do not need to participate in the Pre-K/Kindergarten program. However, if they have not attended the school year program for grade 1, they may attend the Summer Program for grade 1 and be prepared to enter grade 2 in the fall with their peers.
2nd Grade
Preparation for the Eucharist. The children in grade 2, and all other students of other grades, preparing to receive their First Communion will celebrate God's forgiveness and healing love for them in the Sacrament of Reconciliation in December. Children will also participate in a retreat "Walk with Jesus" the Saturday before Easter. First Communions are held the first three weekends in May. Exact dates are published at the beginning of the Religious Education year.
3rd - 8th Grades
Using Sadlier’s We Believe Catholic Identity Parish Edition, students grades 3- 6 learn to uphold their faith and go out into the world as Catholics with core Catholic beliefs, practices, and principles so all students, including, needs of diverse learners, can truly embody their faith. Grades 7 and 8 expand the focus on spirituality and engage in prayer, reflection, activities, discussion, and meditations.
High School
We offer a two year Confirmation program for High School students (usually 9th & 10th grades but may also be up to 12th grade) that will prepare them for the future they will face. While still teens, they will be taught how to move forward to adulthood with the confidence that God loves them and will help them with the choices they make, good or bad. We use Dynamic Catholic’s Decision Point as a start for discussion and activities throughout the year. Both years, students will be expected to complete community service using Corporal & Spiritual Work of Mercy as a starting point. Quality of service choice over quantity of hours will be stressed. Year 2 students will also attend a St. Bonaventure Baptism with Fr. Ken as well as a mandatory retreat prior to Confirmation that is held in July.
Program Options:
School Year Program
Runs September to April and is offered to children in Grades Pre-K - High School. Classes are 1.5 hours every other week, during the academic school year. Students are divided into small groups by grade and meet in the parish center.
Summer Session
Runs for two weeks in the beginning of summer (date based on the last day of Plymouth Public school)
Offered to children in grade 1 and grades 3 thru 8. Summer session is NOT offered to children in 2nd, 9th or 10th grades as those are sacramental years.
Home School Program
Are offered during the academic year for non-sacramental grades. You must meet with the CRE to sign-up.
Why should you send your child to St. Bonaventure Religious Education? Simply, Religious Education gives your child the spiritual tools to be able to better cope with the issues affecting them in our community and beyond. In no other time in our local history, have our children needed the loving word of Jesus to help guide them to make healthy and critical decisions for themselves and ones they love. The world’s problems have arrived on our doorstep and our children need Jesus now more than ever. Together, with you the parents, we will give these children the support they need to flourish in a world that is increasingly more difficult to do so.
Grade Level Information:
Pre-K /Kindergarten
We offer Sunday classes to PreK (ages 4+) and Kindergarten students. This is offered at no cost, but registration is required. These classes teach the Word of Jesus to our smallest of parishioners who want to be in class just like their older siblings! An early start to their spiritual journey gets core values and habits started as a solid base foundation.
1st Grade
Children preparing for the sacrament of the Eucharist must attend instruction in grade 1, they do not need to participate in the Pre-K/Kindergarten program. However, if they have not attended the school year program for grade 1, they may attend the Summer Program for grade 1 and be prepared to enter grade 2 in the fall with their peers.
2nd Grade
Preparation for the Eucharist. The children in grade 2, and all other students of other grades, preparing to receive their First Communion will celebrate God's forgiveness and healing love for them in the Sacrament of Reconciliation in December. Children will also participate in a retreat "Walk with Jesus" the Saturday before Easter. First Communions are held the first three weekends in May. Exact dates are published at the beginning of the Religious Education year.
3rd - 8th Grades
Using Sadlier’s We Believe Catholic Identity Parish Edition, students grades 3- 6 learn to uphold their faith and go out into the world as Catholics with core Catholic beliefs, practices, and principles so all students, including, needs of diverse learners, can truly embody their faith. Grades 7 and 8 expand the focus on spirituality and engage in prayer, reflection, activities, discussion, and meditations.
High School
We offer a two year Confirmation program for High School students (usually 9th & 10th grades but may also be up to 12th grade) that will prepare them for the future they will face. While still teens, they will be taught how to move forward to adulthood with the confidence that God loves them and will help them with the choices they make, good or bad. We use Dynamic Catholic’s Decision Point as a start for discussion and activities throughout the year. Both years, students will be expected to complete community service using Corporal & Spiritual Work of Mercy as a starting point. Quality of service choice over quantity of hours will be stressed. Year 2 students will also attend a St. Bonaventure Baptism with Fr. Ken as well as a mandatory retreat prior to Confirmation that is held in July.
Program Options:
School Year Program
Runs September to April and is offered to children in Grades Pre-K - High School. Classes are 1.5 hours every other week, during the academic school year. Students are divided into small groups by grade and meet in the parish center.
Summer Session
Runs for two weeks in the beginning of summer (date based on the last day of Plymouth Public school)
Offered to children in grade 1 and grades 3 thru 8. Summer session is NOT offered to children in 2nd, 9th or 10th grades as those are sacramental years.
Home School Program
Are offered during the academic year for non-sacramental grades. You must meet with the CRE to sign-up.
