Religious Education
Blooming Catholics are Gatherings where children and youth from Kindergarten through 8th Grade will grow deeper into the Catholic faith and community together. During Blooming Catholics Gatherings, children will prepare to receive their holy sacraments and learn how to serve the church and community.
We also offer religious education for high school students in grades 9 through 11. Students will continue growing in their faith and will prepare to receive the sacrament of Confirmation.
There is a small fee of $25 per child or $50 per family to help cover program materials. Financial assistance is available.
List of Services
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Seedlings - Kindergarten and 1st GradeList Item 1
The Seedlings learn about the miracles of Jesus Christ and how much God loves them. Seedlings grow deeper in their faith and their community through stories, art projects, and games.
This is the first year of preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
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Sprouts - 2nd GradeList Item 2
The Sprouts will prepare to receive their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
This is the second year of preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
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Harvesters - 3rd through 8th GradeList Item 3
The Harvesters dive deeper into our Catholic faith. They learn about the Bible, the traditions of the Church, lives of service, and life in Christ. The Harvesters will be growing in service with faith and community.
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Confirmation Preparation - 9th through 11th GradeList Item 4
Our two-year Confirmation classes will prepare students to receive the Holy Spirit.
The 9th and 10th grade group focus on the first of 2 years of Confirmation preparation and will also have an in-person retreat to further learn about what it means to be young Catholics.
Our 11th grade group prepares the teens for both Confirmation and their journey with God. They will go on a Confirmation retreat as they prepare to be sealed more fully with the gifts of the Holy Spirit and complete their initiation as Catholics.
Gathering Schedule (2024-2025)
Blooming Catholics
Thursday nights from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Holy Assumption Chapel (located in the school building)
September
12th (Orientation), 19th, 26th
October
3rd, 10th, 13th (Children/Youth Mass at Holy Assumption Site 10:30am), 24th
November
7th (Family Movie Night), 14th, 21st
No gatherings on November 28th due to Thanksgiving
December
5th, 12th (First Reconciliation for Sprouts), 19th (Family Class - Decorating Ornaments)
No gatherings on December 26th nor January 2nd due to Christmas and New Year's Day
January
9th, 11th (Children/Youth Mass at St. Augustine Site 4:00pm), 23rd, 30th
February
6th, 13th, 20th
March
13th, 20th, 27th, 30th (Children/Youth Mass at St. Rita Site 9:00am)
No gatherings on March 6th
Please attend Ash Wednesday Mass with your families on March 5th
April
3rd, 10th, 24th
No Gatherings on April 17th due to Easter
May
1st (Family Seder Meal), 8th (Final Gathering), 10th or 11th (First Communion for Sprouts)
High School Religious Education
Sundays during the school year from 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
St Rita Site
September
15th (Orientation/ First Class), 22nd
October
6th, 13th (Children/Youth Mass at Holy Assumption Site 10:30am),
19th (9th and 10th grade only - retreat at St. Rita’s Site), 20th (11th grade only)
November
16th (11th grade Confirmation Retreat at St. Augustine Site)
17th (9th and 10th grade only)
December
8th, 15th
January
5th, 11th (Children/Youth Mass at St. Augustine Site 4:00pm), 19th
February
9th, 23rd
March
9th, 23rd, 30th (Children/Youth Mass at St. Rita Site 9:00am)
April
13th (Palm Sunday), 20th (Final Class)
May
28th at 7:00pm (Confirmation Mass at Mother of Perpetual Help with Bishop James T. Schuerman)