Newman Catechesis: Religious Education

"All the baptized, because they are all called by God to maturity of faith, need and have therefore a right to adequate catechesis. It is thus a primary responsibility of the Church to respond to this in a fitting and satisfactory manner."

"If indeed it is from the whole life of the Church that catechesis draws its legitimacy and energy, it is also true that 'her inner growth and correspondence with God's plan depend essentially on catechesis."

- General Directory for Catechesis

Overview

Catechesis sessions are offered most Sunday mornings during the school year. Elementary classes (grades K-5) and middle school (grades 6-8) meet at McDougle Elementary School from 10:30am to 11:45am. Sacramental preparation for the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation are included in the second grade curriculum. For more information on the Sacraments, please visit our Sacramental Preparation page.

Middle-schoolers are also encouraged to participate in activities that help our society such as working at the IFC Kitchen.

Registration for the School Year 2008-2009

Registration forms for the 2008-2009 Newman Catechesis Program are available at the Newman Center or can be printed  from this website. Please return the completed registration forms to the Newman Catholic Student Center Parish, 218 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Questions?  Please contact Cathy McCurry or call the office 919-929-3730.

Registration forms are due back to Newman by August 31st.

Calendar for 2008-2009 Catechesis:

Elementary and middle school students
10:30am-11:45am
McDougle Elementary School (Directions)

• September 6 - Saturday Orientation for Catechists 10am-12pm
• September 14, 21, and 28 -
  Sunday, September 14th - First Day of Catechesis
• October 5, 12, and 26
  Sunday, October 12th - Newman Family Fun Day at Henry Anderson Park 10:45am-12pm
• November 9, 16, and 23
• December 7, 14, and 21
• January 11 and 25
• February 1, 8, 15, and 22
• March 1, 22, and 29
• April 19 and 26
• May 3 - Family Breakfast Picnic at Wilson Park, 10:45am-12pm