Religious Education
Jacob Cortright, Director of Religious Education
The mission of Mary Our Queen’s Religious Education programs is to facilitate an encounter with Jesus that leads to a deep and life-changing relationship with Him. Rather than simply providing head knowledge, we desire to plant seeds that impact children and families for the rest of their lives; knowing that the Father, seeing us in our brokenness, chose to send his only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to suffer and die for us, bringing us out of that brokenness, leading us to life in abundance.
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Religious Education Handbook
Contact Cassie Baker, RE Secretary
At Mary Our Queen, we offer two programs for the Religious Education of the students in our parish who do not attend the 5-day school: Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
** Students in Sacrament Prep Years (2nd, 7th and 8th) must attend in-person Sacrament Prep which follows the CCD schedule.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is the primary means of faith formation for children in our Preschool, Kindergarten and First grade children. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (“CGS”) is a rich Montessori approach to religious education and spiritual formation. It engages children as young as 3 (or even a bit younger) in age-appropriate, hands-on materials based on Sacred Scripture and the Liturgy. Children will join the catechist in a prepared environment called the Atrium full of beautiful items for the children to learn with by using them. After a presentation from the catechist, the child is allowed to choose their work. The Atrium is a place of prayer and work, imitating our life in the Church.
Learn MoreConfraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)
Children attend regular classes on Wednesday evenings (see calendar) where they are taught the truths of our Faith and are prepared to receive the Sacraments.
We offer a variety of religious formation programs for 2nd - 8th grade, including: The Dynamic Catholic's Blessed series, Sophia Press' Spirit of Truth, Alpha Youth Series, and Ascension Press' Chosen: Your Journey to Confirmation.
2023-2024 Religious Education Registration
Registration deadline is August 1st.
Tuition:
1Child - $125
2 Children - $240
3 Children - $350
4+ Children - $440
*There is additional $75 fee for 8th grade students receiving the sacrament of confirmation to cover additional expenses (retreat, materials, etc)
**Final late registration is September 1st. (late registraion fee of $25 will be applied after August 1st)
Is God calling you to be a Catechist? Catechists receive a tuition discount and stipend.
If interested, fill out the contact form.
Thank you for your willingness to serve!
Please sign up to be a catechist for our Religious Education Program.