St. Emily Religious Education Program
Partners with Parents in Children’s Faith Formation
Dear Parents,
Welcome to our Religious Education program where we are truly “Partners with Parents in Faith Formation.” We are excited to assist you in teaching your children about our Catholic faith. Successful partnerships rely on mutual support of all parties involved. A partnership thrives when expectations are clear and everyone is working toward the same goal. As parents, you are your child’s first and foremost catechists. Your role in passing on Christian values is irreplaceable. It is by observing a parents’ participation in the Mass and the Sacraments, their involvement in parish life, and their treatment of others by word and deed that children develop their Catholic identity and determine the value they will place on faith for the rest of their lives. Your actions will have the greatest impact on your child’s faith development.
Our role, as your children’s secondary catechists, in passing on the history, rituals, and traditions of our Catholic faith through class room learning, Scripture sharing, prayer, sacramental preparation, and sacramental celebration is designed to fully enhance and support all you do to raise your children in a faith-filled home. What you do gives meaning to what we teach. We will do our best to nurture the faith you chose to raise your children in when you brought them to be baptized in the Catholic Church. There are many opportunities for parent participation in our program, from volunteering to opportunities for your own faith formation. Your active involvement in the program is certainly the best example of service to the Church that your child will ever experience.
STAFF
Joan Kobylski, Coordinator Pat Martin, Assistant Linda Kestler, Assistant
jkobylski@stemily.org pmartin@stemily.org lkestler@stemily.org
OFFICE HOURS
Monday 9am-4pm Tuesday 12pm-7pm Wednesday 1pm-8pm Thursday 9am-4pm Friday 9am-4pm
PHONE 847-299-5865 FAX 847-544-5035
MISSION STATEMENT
The Religious Education program works in partnership with parents to provide Catholic faith formation and education for children, fostering a sense of community and belonging , and ensuring opportunities for intellectual and spiritual growth to strengthen their knowledge and love of Jesus.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Our goal is to develop and deepen each child’s personal relationship with God and empower them to live their faith as Catholic Christians in today’s world, through witness and service.