Welcome to the Growing In Faith
Together program of faith formation, catechetical
instruction, and sacramental preparation for youth in grades 1-8. The GIFT of Religious Education at Notre Dame parish!
The GIFT approach to catechesis helps children grow in wisdom and grace in
community with their peers, family, and parish family. GIFT provides a solid,
age-appropriate curriculum for children which lays the foundation for lifelong
catechesis. Through the weekly faith sessions, and family GIFT events, the
children begin to internalize the gospel message and develop a relationship with
God through Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Catholic Church. The program
offers faith experiences in Prayer & Liturgy, Scripture, Catholic Traditions,
and Catholic Social Teaching – as individuals, as families, and as learners on a
faith journey. The GIFT program, and the (Harcourt)
Call to Faith religion materials,
invite the entire family to learn and grow in faith together!
The religion curriculum focuses on seven basic themes: The Trinity, Revelation,
Jesus Christ, The Church, Morality, The Kingdom of God, and the Sacraments.
Grade 1: God is our Creator and loves us as our
Father. Grade 2:
We prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and
Eucharist. Grade 3:
God calls us to live in community as members of the
Church. Grade 4:
God calls us to lead a moral life. Grade 5:
Through the sacraments we live more fully in the Holy
Spirit. Grade 6:
We explore the history of salvation to its
fulfillment in Jesus. Grade 7:
We explore the faith of the Church and the life and
ministry of Jesus. Grade 8:
We explore scripture teachings as we reflect on Catholic teachings and
morality.
The Religious Education program, Growing In Faith Together (GIFT), recognizes
that parents are the first and foremost teachers of their children in faith
and morals. In partnership with parents, and within the faith community of
Notre Dame, the Religious Education program provides a supportive and
enriching environment for the spiritual formation of parish children. The
Religious Education program strives to create a developmental understanding
of Catholic Church teachings and traditions while preparing children for a
sacramental way of life. Our fourfold mission:
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to teach the gospel message
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to build a community of believers
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to lead others to prayer and worship
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to respond in Christian service
We are here to serve you and your family! Thank you for choosing Notre Dame for
your child’s Religious Education!
If you would like to enroll your child(ren) in the GIFT program, then please
fill out and Submit the registration form.
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