Religious Education Program
“Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’”
-Matthew 19:14
Welcome! We are so grateful that you and your family have joined us at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish. It is our hope that your children will grow up to be the future of our parish and the Catholic Church in the world.
We understand that life is demanding and that the religious education of your children competes with many other activities in your weekly schedule. Please know that the first and most important religious education tool at your disposal is weekly celebration of Holy Mass and participation in the sacramental life of the Church. We invite you to sing, pray, teach, respond and explain while you are at Mass. Our liturgy is full of spirit with you here and we know your children are learning from the way you worship.
Religious Education is offered in our parish grades Pre-K through eighth grade.
Families whose children attend catholic school and are in the 2nd, 7th and 8th grade are reminded that the children receive the sacraments at the parish where the family is registered, not with the catholic school the child attends. Contact the religious education office for more information at 609-390-2203.
Religious Education Program Forms
Religious Education Registration Form 2025-26
Parental Permission Form 2025-26
New students (level 1 and transfers) please complete the following additional form
For your information
Prayer and Precept Booklet Levels 1 to 8
If you have any questions, please call Agnes at (609)390-2203
Interested in joining our incredible catechetical ministry? Don't hesitate to give us a call!
SCHEDULE OF LESSONS FOR 2025-26 Grade 7 Year 1
Students are expected to come prepared with their book, pencil or pen, and a notebook for journaling and recording their completed challenges as well as attend additional activities/events. Session 8:45-9:55 Mass 10am
09/21 Lesson 1: “Why am I here?” (An introduction)
Expectations/ Journal
10/05 Lesson 2: “What makes me happy?” (Discovering God as a source)
10/19 Lesson 3: “What’s your story?” (A Look at Salvation History)
10/30 JMJ mission talk on Blessed Carlo and the Eucharist
11/02 Lesson 4: “How do I know God is real?” (Understanding Divine Revelation)
11/16 Empowering God’s Children
12/07 Lesson 5: “Who is Jesus?” (The Person and Mission of Christ)
Immaculate Conception
12/21 Lesson 6: “Why be Catholic?” (Discovering the Church Jesus Founded
END OF FIRST SEMESTER
01/04 Lesson 7: “Where Am I going?” (A Look at the Last Four Things)
02/01 Lesson 8: “How do I get there?” (The Power and Purpose of the Sacraments)
How to get more out of Mass
02/? TBA
03/01 Lesson 9: “When did my journey begin?” (Baptism, your initiation into God’s Family)
03/15 Lesson 10: “Why tell my sins to a priest?” (The Healing Power of Confession)
04/19 Lesson 11: “How does God help when it hurts?”(Anointing of the Sick/Redemptive Suffering)
05/03 Lesson 12: “Who is the Holy Spirit?”
END OF SECOND SEMESTER
Reviewing Prayers should be part of every session
Family Handbook is available on our website
(609)390-2203
Catechist:__
SCHEDULE OF LESSONS FOR 2025-26 Level 8 Year 2
Confirmation candidates are expected to come prepared with their book, pencil
or pen, and a notebook for journaling and recording their completed challenges.
Session 8:45-10:00 and Mass 10-11:00am
There is a timeline of required additional activities.
09/28 Lesson 13: “What Does the Holy Spirit do for me?” (Gifts for the Journey)
10/12 Lesson 14: “Why Have I been Chosen?” (Sealed and Sent in Confirmation)
10/26 Lesson 15 “Why do I have to go to Mass?” (Encountering Jesus in the Eucharist)
11/09 Empowering God’s Children
11/23 Lesson 16 “What does it mean to say I do?” (Marriage, a sign of God’s Love)
12/14 Lesson 17 “Who’s calling?” (Holy Orders and Vocational Discernment)
END OF FIRST SEMESTER
01/11 Lesson 18 “Are you talking to me” (Getting to Know God through Prayer)
01/25 Lesson 19 “Who is Mary?” (Meeting the Mother of God-and Your Heavenly Father)
02/08 Lesson 20: “What would Jesus Do? (The Beatitudes as a path to true Happiness)
02/22 Lesson 21: “Do I have what it takes?” (Building Virtue-Your Spiritual Workout)
03/08 Lesson 22: “Why Wait?” (God’s Plan for Love and Sex)
03/22 Lesson 23: “How do I build the Kingdom of God?” (Saying Yes to the Mission of
Christ & His Church)
04/12 Lesson 24 “Where do I go from here?” (The Journey Continues)
04/26 TBA
Reviewing Prayers should be part of every session.
Family Handbook is available on our website.
(609)390-2203 cotrrreliged@yahoo.com www.saintmaxkolbe.com
Catechist:
For your information
Prayer and Precept Booklet Levels 1 to 8
Additional videos:
A few short informative videos:
Confirmation: Catholic Central
How to Be A Confirmation Sponsor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNb_E2TCNaw
Why we are Confirmed = Confirmation Explanation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt32SyDWuW8